Hepatitis A Pediatric Vaccine: What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Hepatitis A Vaccine?
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| Pronunciation: | hep a TYE tis A VAX een |
| Brand: | Havrix Pediatric, Vaqta Pediatric |
What is the most important information I should know about hepatitis A vaccine?
Vaccination with hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for adults and children who travel or work in areas where hepatitis A infection is common. These areas include Central and South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Asia (except Japan), Africa, southern or eastern Europe, and others. This vaccine and any booster shots should be received at least 2 weeks prior to travel or expected exposure to HAV.
This vaccine should be postponed in children who have a serious illness or infection. A child with a minor illness such as the common cold may receive the vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on this and other vaccines. The CDC can be reached at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), or accessed on the Internet at www.cdc.gov.
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| Last updated: | December 28, 2005 |
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