Hepatitis Vaccine Cost

Typical costs:

• For patients not covered by insurance, the total cost of a Hepatitis A vaccination sometimes includes a consultation fee, and usually includes shot administration fees and the cost of the two required doses of the vaccine for a total of $60 to $300 or more. For example, at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health[1] in Iowa, there is no consultation fee, and a Hepatitis A vaccination costs $30 to $35 per dose for a total of $60 to $70. And at Baylor Travel Medicine in Texas, an initial consultation costs $85 to $150, depending on the complexity of the patient's travel itinerary and medical history, and follow-up appointments to administer the shots cost $25 to $85 each. A Hepatitis A vaccination costs $90 per shot for a total of at least $315.
• For patients not covered by insurance, the total cost of a Hepatitis B vaccination sometimes includes a consultation fee, and usually includes shot administration fees and the cost of the three required doses of the vaccine for a total of about $120 to $370 or more. For example, at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health[2] in Iowa, there is no consultation fee, and a Hepatitis B vaccination costs $40 per dose for a total of $120. And at Baylor Travel Medicine in Texas, an initial consultation costs $85 to $150, depending on the complexity of the patient's travel itinerary and medical history, and follow-up appointments to administer the shots cost $25 to $85 each. A Hepatitis B vaccination costs $70 per shot for a total of at least $370.
• For patients not covered by insurance, the total cost of a combined Hepatitis A/B vaccination sometimes includes a consultation fee, and usually includes shot administration fees and the cost of the three required doses of the vaccine for a total of about $330 to $700. For example, at the travel clinic operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health[3] , the total cost would be $336 and at Baylor Travel Medicine in Texas,the total would be at least $500 or as much as $680.
• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccinations sometimes are covered by health insurance, especially for at-risk individuals, with typical copays of $10 to $40. For example, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama[4] includes Hepatitis A and combined Hepatitis A/B on its list of standard covered immunizations. Most United Healthcare[5] plans cover vaccinations based on CDC guidelines, which recommend Hepatitis A and B vaccinations for people at risk due to health, lifestyle or occupational issues. And Medicare covers Hepatitis B vaccinations for patients at medium to high risk.

• The Hepatitis A vaccine is given in a series of two shots, six months apart. Protection begins four to six weeks after the first shot. The CDC has an information sheet[6] about the Hepatitis A vaccine.
• The Hepatitis B and combined Hepatitis A/B vaccines usually are given in a series of three shots, with the second shot a month after the first, and the third shot six months after the first. The CDC has an information sheet[7] about the Hepatitis B vaccine.
• The Hepatitis A and B vaccinations are more than 90 percent effective in preventing the diseases, and the vaccinations provide long-term protection in adults -- possibly lifelong, but definitely more than 20 years.

• Low-cost vaccinations are available across the United States through hepatitis prevention programs. HepPrograms.org offers a state-by-state list of clinics and programs.

• For travelers considering getting vaccinated, the CDC offers a map of areas where Hepatitis A is common[8] and areas where Hepatitis B is common[9] .
• Check with your doctor about getting vaccinated. Or, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services[10] offers a public clinic locator by zip code. Or, the CDC offers a travel clinic locator[11] .
• If you are traveling, it is a good idea to visit the clinic well in advance of your trip since Hepatitis A and B vaccinations are given over a six-month period; you can travel and still be protected before you receive the final shots, but it is important that you do get them for long-term immunity.
• According to CDC guidelines[12] , anyone who has had a severe allergic reactions in the past should check with a doctor and not get hepatitis vaccinations if they are allergic to any of the vaccine components.

1.  www.cghealth.com/webdocs/dp_VaccinePrices.htm
2.  www.cghealth.com/webdocs/dp_VaccinePrices.htm
3.  www.sfcdcp.org/aitcprices.html
4.  /www.bcbsal.org/immunizations/
5.  www.uhc.com/live/uhc_com/Assets/Documents/s4wScreenings_Immunizations.pdf
6.  www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/A/aFAQ.htm#prevention
7.  www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/B/bFAQ.htm#prevention
8.  wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-3-infectious-diseases-related-to-trav...
9.  wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-3-infectious-diseases-related-to-trav...
10.  findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx
11.  wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/find-clinic
12.  www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/should-not-vacc.htm#hepa

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