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(hepatitis-a-vaccine)

Hepatitis A vaccine belongs to the class of medications called vaccines. It is used to prevent infection by hepatitis A.

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Vaccine

50IU/ML, 720IU, 1440IU/ML, 160IU/0.5ML

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A qualified health care professional will inject the hepatitis A vaccine. Havrix is not recommended for children less than one year old.

For adults (19 years of age and older), one adult dose (1.0 mL) is injected into a muscle (preferably in the outer upper arm) with a repeat ("booster") dose 6 to 12 months later. For children 1 to 18 years of age, a single pediatric dose (0.5 mL) is injected into a muscle (preferably the outer upper arm and the outer upper thigh in children up to the age of 2) with a booster dose 6 to 12 months later.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important this vaccine be given exactly as recommended by your doctor. If you miss an appointment to receive this vaccine, contact your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment.

Keep the vaccine in its original package to protect it from light. Refrigerate the vaccine until use. If frozen, it will have to be discarded.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use vaccin (Hepatitis-a-vaccine).

Bleeding disorders: If you have any bleeding problems (such as Hemophilia) or are taking blood thinners such as Warfarin, tell your doctor before receiving vaccin (Hepatitis-a-vaccine).

Cancer and immunosuppression: Hepatitis A vaccine may not be as effective if you have cancer, if you are receiving immunosuppressive therapy (e.g., some medications used to treat cancer or for transplant recipients), or if you are immunocompromised (i.e., your immune system does not work properly).

Immunization record: Make sure any new doctors know that you have had this vaccination so that they can put this information in your immunization record.

Infection and fever: If you have an infection or fever, your doctor may recommend that you wait until you are better before receiving the hepatitis A vaccine.

Neomycin allergy: The vaccine may contain trace amounts of neomycin and thus may cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to neomycin.

Vaccine protection: As with any vaccine, this vaccine may not result in total protection from hepatitis A and may not prevent hepatitis A for people who are infected with the virus at the time of vaccination.

Pregnancy: This vaccine should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking vaccin (Hepatitis-a-vaccine), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if the vaccine passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are plan to receive this vaccine, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using vaccin (Hepatitis-a-vaccine) have not been established for children below the minimum age stated above.

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