HEPATITIS A VACCINE

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HEPATITIS A VACCINE Drug and Prescription Information

HEPATITIS A VACCINE

HEPATITIS A VACCINE Medication Classification

HEPATITIS A VACCINE, INACTIVATED (Injection)

HEPATITIS A VACCINE Brandname

Havrix, Havrix Pediatric w/Safetyglide, Havrix Pediatric, Vaqta Pediatric, Vaqta

HEPATITIS A VACCINE is used for the Treatment

Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated (hep-a-TYE-tis A vak-seen, in-AK-ti-vay-ted) Prevents infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.

When To Not Use HEPATITIS A VACCINE

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to hepatitis A vaccine.

How Should You Use HEPATITIS A VACCINE

Injectable

• Your doctor will tell you how many shots you should have and when to get them. The shots will be given in a muscle in your upper arm.
• You will get a first dose of the vaccine and may get a second or third dose, depending on the schedule your doctor orders.
• Make sure you understand your dosing schedule and return to your doctor's office o

  Proper HEPATITIS A VACCINE Storage

  
  Store HEPATITIS A VACCINE at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep HEPATITIS A VACCINE and all medications out of the reach of children.

  What To Avoid While Using HEPATITIS A VACCINE

  
  Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using drugs to treat cancer, steroid medicines (such as cortisone, prednisone, dexamethasone, and others), tacrolimus (Prograf®), or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

HEPATITIS A VACCINE Warnings

• This vaccine is recommended for people at high risk of getting hepatitis A infections. This includes travelers to countries where there is a high risk of getting hepatitis A, men who have sex with men, those using street drugs injected with a needle, people with liver disease, day-care workers, military personnel, institutional workers, laboratory workers, or people who work with animals that may be infected with hepatitis A.
• Your first shot of the vaccine should be given at least 2 weeks before you may be exposed to hepatitis A virus. If you already have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus or if you need longer-term protection, you may receive an immune globulin shot when you get the hepatitis A vaccine.
• Talk with your doctor before you receive this vaccine if you have a fever, an immune system disorder (such as HIV) or a bleeding disorder.
• This vaccine protects you from infection from hepatitis A virus, but it does not treat hepatitis A infection or protect you from getting infections from other viruses, including other kinds of hepatitis.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before you get this vaccine.

HEPATITIS A VACCINE Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Wheezing or trouble breathing
• Swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, or throat
• Severe skin rash or hives
• Seizures
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Pain, redness, warmth, or swelling where the shot was given
• Tiredness
• Low fever
• Headache
• Upset stomach, appetite loss