Sawbones: Hepatitis B

A trip to get an updated tetanus shot led to the realization that Justin never got a Hepatitis B vaccine. So Dr. Sydnee explains what exactly is Hep B, the recent headlines surrounding the vaccine, why do people usually get this vaccine as babies – and why didn’t Justin get it? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers Harmony House: Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights):

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Sawbones: Hepatitis B is an episode from Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine by Justin McElroy.

This episode is 00:37:54 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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