Hepatitis A Vaccine (Intramuscular Route)

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Proper Use

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

This vaccine is usually given as 2 doses. After the first dose, the Havrix® booster dose is given anytime between 6 to 12 months later, while the Vaqta® booster dose is given anytime between 6 to 18 months later, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Precautions Before Using
DR601649 Portions of this document last updated: Jan. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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