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VA National Clinical Public Health Programs — Hepatitis C

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Basics

What are the side effects of the hepatitis B vaccine?

There are very few side effects, the most common being soreness where you got the shot. You will NOT get hepatitis B from the vaccine. Pregnant women have received the hepatitis B vaccine with no risk to the baby.