Drug Notes - Hepatitis A vaccine, inactivated (By injection)

Hepatitis A vaccine, inactivated (By injection)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to hepatitis A vaccine or to neomycin.

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles. It is usually given in the thigh or upper arm.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Some medicines can affect how this vaccine works. Tell your doctor if you have recently received any treatment that weakens your immune system including cancer medicine, radiation treatment, or steroid medicine.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an active infection (including hepatitis A), bleeding problem, or a weak immune system.
This vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it. This vaccine will not treat symptoms of hepatitis A infection if you already have the disease. It is very important to take precautions to reduce the risk of hepatitis A infection.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
Chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches
Fever of 99.5 degrees F or higher
Swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in your neck, armpit, or groin
Unusual bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness

Last Updated: 9/6/2024