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vaccin

(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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Dosage

Vaccine

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

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vaccin information

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Precautions
Warnings

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.

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