HAVRIX 720 INJECTION

The HAVRIX 720 INJECTION is an inactivated (killed) virus vaccine.

HAVRIX 720 INJECTION can be administered into the upper arm for adults and older children. It can be administered in the thigh muscle of toddlers for younger children.

Yes. Two doses are recommended. The second dose is given by six months after the first dose.

Yes. CDC recommends that a pregnant woman at risk of hepatitis A infection or risk of a severe outcome of hepatitis A infection during pregnancy should be vaccinated.

The common side effect of HAVRIX 720 INJECTION is a sore arm, which happens to one out of two adults and one out of five children. Less common side effects include headache, loss of appetite, low-grade fever, or tiredness.

Yes. Individuals who recently have been exposed to hepatitis A and who previously have not had this vaccine should be given a single dose of HAVRIX 720 INJECTION as soon as possible, within two weeks of exposure.

Avoid receiving multiple vaccines. It's necessary to inform your healthcare provider about all the vaccines you have recently received or are scheduled to receive so they can plan the vaccination schedule accordingly.

No, hepatitis A is caused by a different virus from the viruses that cause hepatitis B or C. Also, the hepatitis A virus does not turn into the other hepatitis viruses.

Certain medications may interact & cause undesirable side effects. Please inform your doctor about any prescribed medication, OTC, herbal, ayurvedic products or supplements you have been taking.

Completing the full vaccine schedule of the HAVRIX 720 INJECTION is important to ensure optimal protection. If you plan to travel to areas with a higher risk of Hepatitis A infection, you should receive the vaccine well in advance. Complete the vaccine schedule at least two weeks before your departure to allow sufficient time for the immune response to develop. Infected individuals who do not wash their hands properly after using the bathroom can have HAV on their hands. If these infected individuals touch objects or surfaces without proper handwashing, the virus can be transferred to those objects. Therefore, these activities should be avoided. Additionally, practicing proper food hygiene and sanitation measures is important in preventing the transmission of HAV through contaminated food and water.