You’ve probably seen the hepatitis B vaccine in the news lately.If you’re wondering what the buzz is about, let’s start with the basics.Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The infection can be short-term or last for life, and it can cause severe complications such as liver failure, liver cancer and even death.“Hepatitis B is a dangerous infection — it can be life-threatening for a person of any age who contracts it,” said Deborah L. Wexler, M.D., founder and executive director emerita of the Immunization Action Coalition.The hepatitis B virus is highly conta...

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