Question
The school requires a seven-year-old girl to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. Do I need to have a physical examination before vaccination to determine whether she should receive it?
Answer
Hepatitis B is one of the main causes of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine can effectively prevent infection from the Hepatitis B virus. Vaccination for newborns soon after birth can basically ensure that they will not contract Hepatitis B in the future. Therefore, it is correct for the school to require your child to be vaccinated, as it has nothing to do with other functions of the child’s body.