The statistics show that over 1.2 million American are infected with hepatitis B virus. Fortunately, Hepatitis B can be prevented with three doses of vaccine. It is recommended that children under eighteen should receive the vaccine to protect themselves against the disease.

            However, if your children have serious allergic reaction to previous dose of the hepatitis B vaccine or baker’s yeast, you have to notify your health care provider. They may not be candidate for this vaccine.

            Some possible side effects of hepatitis B vaccine are soreness, mild to moderate fever after receiving the shot. In rare cases, serious allergic reactions may occur. Lichen planus is another possible side effect that has been reported without proof. Lichen planus is a skin disease. Symptoms of Lichen planus are itchy, purple, reash on the elbows and wrist. Lichen planus rash will usually go away within nine to eighteen months, but treatment with topical steroid creams can speed up the healing.