Yes—and no. There are vaccines available for hepatitis A and B, but not for hepatitis C.

If the two main blood tests for hepatitis B—the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) tests—show that you do not have hepatitis B, you should be vaccinated against the disease.

The hepatitis B vaccine consists of three doses given on three different visits to your doctor or clinic. This vaccine will protect you against being infected by hepatitis B and the diseases that may result from infection—including cirrhosis and liver cancer.

APLC Low-cost Vaccination Program

At the APLC, we can offer you low-cost hepatitis A and B vaccines. The vaccines are provided by public funds for the individuals who are negative for hepatitis B surface antibody. To protect yourself from future infection from hepatitis A and B, we recommend that you contact us at (213)207-5793 to schedule an appointment. The vaccine is free, however, there is an administration fee of $17 for each shot.

The vaccine clinic at APLC will be held every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 1pm to 4pm.