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This vaccine provides immunization (protection) against Hepatitis A virus (known to cause inflammation of Liver).

Contradications

This vaccine is to be avoided in case of severe febrile infections (fever and illness of rapid onset and unknown cause) and acute and chronic diseases (long-term and short term).

Side effects

This vaccine may cause nausea, loss of appetite, fever, fatigue (weakness), malaise (discomfort) with injection site reactions (redness and pain).

FAQs

What is this vaccine used against?

It is used to prevent hepatitis A infection.

At what part of the body does the hepatitis A virus act?

It acts on the liver.

How does hepatitis A infection spread?

It spreads through food and water or directly by the person infected with it.

How to store the vaccine?

It is supposed to be stored in a refrigerator, at a temperature between 2° to 8°C.

Does the hepatitis A vaccine cause fever?

Yes, it does. But if it persists or worsens, consult with the respective doctor right away.

What is the right age for the children to get vaccinated with the hepatitis A vaccine?

The recommended age for children is 18 months to 2 years.

Medicines containing hepatitis-a-vaccine

Avaxim 80 antigen units

By Sanofi

Pack size: 1 pre-filled syringe

Rs.790

Avaxim 160 antigen units

By Sanofi

Pack size: 1 pre-filled syringe

Rs.1320

Havrix 1440 ELISA units|ml

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: Mono Inj Adult 1440 Units: 1 pre-filled syringe.

Rs.2200

Havrix 720 ELISA units|ml

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: Mono Inj Junior 720 Units: 1 pre-filled syringe.

Rs.1736.43

Vaxahep 720 ELISA units|ml

By Changchun Changsheng Life sciences-Hi-Warble

Pack size: 1 vialx0.5ml of 720 units

Rs.0