The hepatitis B vaccine prevents hepatitis B infection.  Since it also prevents hepatitis-B related liver cancer, it is the world’s first anti-cancer vaccine.  If everyone who is not infected gets the vaccine, we can stop the spread of hepatitis B and eradicate it in future generations.

The vaccine helps your body make a substance called an “antibody,” which attacks and removes the hepatitis B virus when it tries to ente your body.  The hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective, and it protects you for life.  It does not work if you are already infected.  Therefore, it is important that you get tested for hepatitis B first and know your results before the vaccination.

The vaccine is a series of 3 shots administered over a period of 6 months as follows:

..... You should contact your doctor or clinic first. Some health insurance covers hepatitis B vaccination. 

..... Through a collaboration of public health institutions, universities, organizations, and hospitals, there is currently a network of free or low-cost hepatitis B vaccination sites in three Counties in the Bay Area: Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Alameda Counties.  If your County is not listed here, you need to call your local County’s health department. 

..... Below are the hepatitis B vaccination sites and schedules in conjunction with hepatitis B screening.  Since these services are only available for a limited time, we urge you to take advantage of them as soon as possible to protect yourself and your family.

LOCATION
Clinic Site

VACCINATION (3 shots total)
Cost & Times

Asian Liver Center & Asian Americans For Community Involvement (AACI)
2400 Moorpark Ave.
Suite 300, San Jose, CA
(888) 311-3331

Second Saturday (10 AM - 1PM)
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11,
Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Hepatitis B Screening + 3 Shots: $30
(Originally $298.00, save $268!)

Perinatal Hepatitis B
Prevention Program
976 Lenzen Avenue, #1300
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 792-5222

Free
Hepatitis B vaccinations
for no medical insurance

LOCATION
Clinic Site

VACCINATION (3 shots total)
Cost & Times

Daly City Health Center
219 Southgate Avenue
Daly City, CA 94015

Planned Parenthood Golden Gate
http://www.ppgg.org
Need to call for an appointment
1-800-967-PLAN
(1-800-967-7526)

Cost for vaccinations
Depends on income
Mon – Thurs
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Excelsior Health Services
888 Paris Street, SF, CA
(415) 677-2488

$20 / shot
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

SFDPH Chinatown Public Health Center UCSF Hepatitis B Collaborative
1490 Mason Street, SF, CA
(415) 364-7910

$10 /shot
2nd Saturday of each month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

South of Market Health Center
551 Minna Street, SF, CA
(415) 364-7910

Sliding Scale Fee / Insurance Accepted
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fridays & Saturdays
8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Sunset Health Services
1800 31st Avenue, SF, CA
(415) 677-2388

$20 / shot
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

UCSF Medical Center at Mt. Zion Hospital
2330 Post Street, 1st floor
SF, CA
(415) 885-3580

Sliding Scale Fee / Insurance Accepted
1st Saturday of each month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 Adult Immunization & Travel Clinic
101 Grove Street,  #102, SF, CA
(415) 554-2625

$65 / shot
Mon. & Wed. – Friday:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tues
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

LOCATION
Clinic Site

VACCINATION (3 shots total)
Cost & Times

Asian Health Services
818 Webster Street, Oakland, CA
(510) 986-6830

Sliding Scale Fee
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm