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Hepatitis B vaccine

This immunization protects against Hepatitis B, a serious disease which causes inflammation and damage to the liver and may lead to cirrhosis of the liver, chronicliver disease, and liver cancer.

The hepatitis B vaccine is the first anti-cancer vaccine because it can prevent liver cancer.

Worldwide, chronic hepatitis B causes 80% of all liver cancer, which is  the 9th leading cause of death. Therefore, a vaccine that protects against a hepatitis B infection can also help prevent liver cancer.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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