Havrix
Havrix 1440 is a vaccine that helps protect young people aged 16 and over, and adults, from the hepatitis A virus.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio
Strength
1440 ELISA U
Active Ingredient
Hepatitis A virus HM 175 strain (inactivated)
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
How to Use
Dosage
You will receive one 1 ml dose. A booster dose is recommended 6-12 months after the first dose, but can be given up to 5 years later for long-lasting protection.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give Havrix 1440 as an injection into a muscle, usually in your upper arm. In special cases, it can be given under the skin.
Important
Only one dose is given at a time as part of the vaccination schedule.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Pain and redness at the injection site
- •Tiredness
- •Loss of appetite
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •General feeling of being unwell
- •Fever of 37.5°C or higher
- •Swelling or hardness at the injection site
RARE
- •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold)
- •Stuffy or runny nose
- •Dizziness
- •Muscle pain and stiffness not caused by exercise
- •Flu-like symptoms such as high fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, and chills
- •Decreased or lost skin sensation to pain or touch
- •Tingling or numbness in the skin
- •Itching
- •Chills
- •Seizures or convulsions
- •Blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis)
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, which can cause difficulty swallowing or breathing
- •Hives, red, often itchy patches that first appear on arms and legs, and sometimes on the face or body
- •Joint pain
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to the active substance, any other ingredients in this vaccine, neomycin, or formaldehyde.
- Do not take if you have previously had an allergic reaction to any hepatitis A vaccine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have a severe infection with high fever; you can get the vaccine after you recover. A mild cold is usually not a problem, but still tell your doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you have a weakened immune system due to illness or medication, as you might need extra doses.
- Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder or bruise easily.
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- Fainting can happen before or after an injection. Tell your doctor if you have fainted from an injection before.
- This vaccine contains phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic condition, talk to your doctor.
- This vaccine contains polysorbate 20, which can cause allergic reactions. If you have allergies, tell your doctor.