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