About hepatitis a vaccine inactivate
Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine
Used for
- Prevention of hepatitis A infection
Usual adult dose
Adults: 1 mL intramuscularly, followed by a second dose 6–18 months later.
Usual dose in children
Children aged 12 months–17 years: 0.5 mL intramuscularly, followed by a second dose 6–18 months later.
Common side effects
- Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Fever or nausea
Important warnings
- Not for treating existing hepatitis A infection.
- Do not give to anyone with a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component.
- May be less effective in people with weakened immune systems.
- Vaccination may be postponed during a moderate or severe acute illness.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy when protection is needed; available pregnancy safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether this vaccine passes into breast milk; use when vaccination is indicated.
Interactions
- Immune-suppressing medicines may reduce the vaccine response.
- May be given with other vaccines at separate injection sites.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.