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How to Take Hepatitis A Vaccine and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection administered by a health care provider into the large muscle.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

IM- Single dose of 0.5 or 1 ml depending on the product and patient's age. Give booster dose 6-12 months after the initial dose. Give via subcutaneous administration in haemophiliacs.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Severe immunodeficiency, allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any hepatitis A-containing vaccine, or to any component of Hepatitis A vaccine including neomycin.
Malignant disease being treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy and for at least 6 months after stopping treatment.
Patients with compromised immune system such as those on high-dose systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressant or HIV positive.

Drug Name : Hepatitis A Vaccine

This medication is a vaccine given to individuals over 2 years of age to prevent hepatitis A infection.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Hepatitis A Vaccine

India :


International :


Havrix, Vaqta
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