Havrix
Havrix 720 is a vaccine that helps protect children and adolescents aged 1-18 years against the hepatitis A virus.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
720 ELISA U
Active Ingredient
Hepatitis A virus HM 175 strain (inactivated)
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
How to Use
Dosage
You will receive one 0.5 ml dose. A booster dose is given 6-12 months later, and can be given up to 5 years after the first dose to ensure long-term protection.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give the vaccine as an injection into a muscle, usually in the upper arm. For young children, it can be given in the thigh muscle. If you have a bleeding disorder, the vaccine may be given under the skin.
Important
Only one dose per administration.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Irritability
- •Pain and redness at the injection site
- •Loss of appetite
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Nausea
- •General feeling of discomfort
- •Fever of 37.5 °C or more
- •Swelling at the injection site
RARE
- •Blocked or runny nose
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Rash
- •Hardening at the injection site
- •Seizures or convulsions
- •Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis)
- •Severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, leading to difficulty breathing or swallowing
- •Hives, red and itchy patches that appear on limbs, face, or body
- •Joint pain
Important Warnings
- Do not take this vaccine if you are allergic to any ingredient in Havrix 720 or to neomycin or formaldehyde, or if you have had an allergic reaction to any hepatitis A vaccine before.
- Tell your doctor if you have a severe infection with a high fever. You can get the vaccine once you are better. A mild cold is usually fine, but ask your doctor first.
- Tell your doctor if you have a weakened immune system (due to illness or medicine) or a bleeding disorder, or if you bruise easily.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever fainted after an injection.
- This vaccine contains phenylalanine, which can be harmful if you have a rare genetic condition called phenylketonuria (PKU). It also contains polysorbate 20, which may cause allergic reactions if you have allergies. Discuss any known allergies with your doctor.