Vaccines:
Indications for: HAVRIX
Hepatitis A immunization.
Adult Dosage:
Inject into deltoid, preferably at least 2 weeks before expected exposure. >18yrs: 1440 EL.U. once IM; give booster dose 6–12 months after initial course.
Children Dosage:
Inject IM preferably at least 2 weeks before expected exposure. <12months: not recommended. 12months–18yrs: 720 EL.U. once IM; give booster dose 6–12months after initial course.
HAVRIX Contraindications:
Neomycin allergy. Previous hypersensitivity reaction to hepatitis A-containing vaccine.
HAVRIX Warnings/Precautions:
Have epinephrine (1:1000) inj available. Fever. Bleeding disorders. Immunodeficiency (may have suboptimal response). If given with immune globulin, use separate syringe and different site. Latex allergy. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
HAVRIX Interactions:
Immunosuppressives may reduce efficacy. Concomitant vaccines: see literature.
Adverse Reactions:
Inj site reactions, headache, fatigue, fever, malaise, anorexia, GI upset.
How Supplied:
Single-dose vials—10; Single-dose prefilled Tip-Lok syringes—5 (without needles)