Logo for Engerix-B, a recombinant hepatitis B vaccine, includes a stylized DNA helix symbol and the name in bold blue text.

Engerix - B

Hepatitis B Vaccine: What you need to know

Who is eligible?

  • All adults age 19-59 years

  • All adults age 60 or older with risk factors for HBV infection due to”

    • sexual exposure risk

    • percutaneous or mucosal exposure to blood

    • travel to countries with high or intermediate endemic hepatitis B

    • people with hepatitis C infection

    • HIV infection

    • incarceration

    • chronic liver dise

  • Any adult age 60 or older who does not meet the risk based recommendations may be vaccinated

What is it for?

  • Engerix-B is a vaccine indicated for the immunization against infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus.

Where should I get it?

  • Schedule an appointment at your local Pharmacy Modern Drug!

Engerix-B Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. (n.d.-c). Engerix-B lead page. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/engerix-b

Administering hepatitis B vaccine to adults. (n.d.-a). https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p3076.pdf