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What is hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant)?

Pronunciation: /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs bi ˌvækˈsin rɪˈkɑmbɪnənt/

hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant)

Definition

A non-infectious mixture containing recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in a liquid vehicle. Immunization with the hepatitis B vaccine induces the formation of specific anti-hepatitis B antibodies and an active immunity against hepatitis B infection.