PrevaHAV For Pediatric0.5ml

Indication

Active immunization against Hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A vaccine is used to prevent, hepatitis A

Administration

Hepatitis A vaccine should be given intramuscularly only.

Adult Dose

Intramuscular Active immunisation against hepatitis A Adult: First dose: At selected date Second dose: 6 months after first dose

Child Dose

Intramuscular Active immunisation against hepatitis A Children of 1 year of age First dose: At selected date Second dose: 6 months after first dos... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Vaccines prepared in egg cultures are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to egg. Severe immunodeficiency. Mal... View More

Mode of Action

Hepatitis A antigen is prepared from formaldehyde-inactivated hepatitis A virus grown in human diploid cells. It is used for active immunisation against... View More

Precaution

Alcohol or disinfectant used for cleaning the skin prior to inj should be allowed to evaporate completely before vaccination to prevent vaccine inactiva... View More

Side Effect

>10% Injection site tenderness (3-56%), erythema (1-22%), warmth (1-17%), swelling (9-11%),Irritability (11-36%),Anorexia (1-19%),Drowsiness (15-17%),H... View More

Interaction

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