Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccine (Intramuscular Route)

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Proper Use

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this vaccine. This vaccine is given as a shot into your muscles.

This vaccine is usually given as 3 doses. After the first dose, two more doses are given 1 month and 6 months after the first dose, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

It is important that you receive all doses at the right time. If you miss your scheduled shot, call your doctor to make another appointment as soon as possible.

Precautions Before Using
DR600153 Portions of this document last updated: Jan. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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