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20mcg/mL

(hepatitis-b-vaccine)

Hepatitis B vaccine prevents infection by hepatitis B virus by allowing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. Hepatitis B virus is a major cause of serious liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

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20MCG/ML, 40MCG/ML, 10MCG/0.5ML

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20mcg/mL information

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The dose varies according to age and dosing schedule. Hepatitis B vaccine should be used only by or under the supervision of a doctor. A qualified health professional will inject the hepatitis B vaccine.

The dose of hepatitis B vaccine is injected into a muscle (preferably the upper, outer arm for adults and the thigh for infants and children) with 3 doses that are at least 1 month apart. A two-dose regimen is available for adolescents (11 to 15 years of age) where the second dose is given 4 to 6 months after the first.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. Other dosing schedules are sometimes used. It is very important to keep doctor appointments so that 20mcg/mL (Hepatitis-b-vaccine) may be used according to recommended schedules. Add all vaccines you receive to your immunization record.

This vaccine is stored in the refrigerator and protected from light until it is used. It should be kept out of the reach of children, and it must not be allowed to freeze or 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.

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You could get 20mcg/mL delivered at your doorstep from us in Canada if you ordered prescription medications with a valid prescription. If you are not sure if we deliver to your area, contact us.
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