The hepatitis vaccine, specifically the hepatitis B vaccine, is generally given as an injection in the arm.
According to available information, here's what you need to know about hepatitis B vaccine administration:
- Route of Administration: Intramuscular injection.
- Location: Typically administered in the deltoid muscle (upper arm).
- Dosage Schedule: Usually given as a three-dose series on a 0, 1, and 6-month schedule. Alternative schedules can be considered, but a third dose at 6 months is needed for maximum, long-term protection, while meeting the minimum intervals between doses.
