Hepatitis A Vaccine

Precaution

Prior anaphylaxis with alum or 2-phenoxyethanol; acute severe or moderate illness; produces protective antibody in only 67% of older adults.

Administration

Single-antigen formulations require a 2-dose schedule. With combined hepatitis A and B vaccine, administer 3 doses according to product instructions.

For International Travel

Countries with relevant endemic diseases can be identified at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/contentdiseases.aspx.


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