Hepatitis B vaccine

Hepatitis B vaccine is a vaccine that prevents hepatitis B. The first dose is recommended within 24 hours of birth with either two or three more doses given after that. This includes those with poor immune function such as from HIV/AIDS and those born premature.

Hepatitis B vaccine

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Bevac, Biovac- B, Engerix-B, Enivac-HB, Enivac-HB SAFSY, Genevac-B, HB-Vac, Hepabig, Hepaccine-B, Hepagen Plus, Hepaglob, Hepashield, Heppacine-B, Invac-B, Lg Euvax B, Livig-B, Revac-B, Revace-B, Savabig, Shanvac-B, Twinrix, Unihep- B

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Active immunization against hepatitis B virus infection.

Abdominal pain and GI disturbance, and musculoskeletal and joint pain and inflammation. Dizziness and sleep disturbance. CV effects include occasional hypotension and, rarely, tachycardia. Dysuria, visual disturbances and earache.

Reduced response to vaccination when used concurrently with immunosuppressants such as corticosteroids or antineoplastics.

• Previous confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of a vaccine containing the same antigens.
• Hypersensitivity.
• Vaccines prepared in egg cultures are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to egg. Severe immunodeficiency.
• Malignant disease being treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy and for at least 6 months after stopping treatment. 

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Precautions

If any alcohol or disinfectant is used for cleansing the skin it should be allowed to evaporate before vaccination otherwise inactivation of live vaccines may occur.