The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity and lot-to-lot consistency of an investigational hepatitis B virus vaccine, HEPLISAV™, in healthy adults 40 to 70 years of age

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity and lot-to-lot consistency of an investigational hepatitis B virus vaccine, HEPLISAV™, in healthy adults 40 to 70 years of age

Inclusion Criteria:

• be 40 - 70 years of age, inclusive
• be seronegative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antibody against hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBsAg), antibody against hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBcAg), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• be in good health in the opinion of the investigator, based upon medical history, physical examination, and laboratory evaluation
• if female of childbearing potential, agree to consistently use a highly effective method of birth control from screening visit through the treatment phase, for up to 28 days after the last injection

Exclusion Criteria:

• if female of childbearing potential, is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy
• has a history of or is considered by the investigator to be at high risk for recent exposure to HBV or HIV; for example, current intravenous drug use or has unprotected sex with known HBV/HIV positive partner
• has a known history of autoimmune disease
• has previously received any hepatitis B vaccine (approved or investigational)