Hepatitis A vaccine, Inactivated

1. 1.For adults and adolescents above 15 years, one injection (e.g., Havrix 1440 or Avaxim 160 U) is given into the upper arm muscle by a healthcare worker.
2. 2.A second booster dose is given 6 to 12 months after the first injection to give you long-lasting protection.
3. 3.You do not take this at home: it must be given at a clinic or hospital.

If you miss your booster dose, go to your clinic as soon as you remember, even if several months have passed. You do not need to restart the vaccination; just get the second dose when you can.

• Pain
• redness
• or swelling at the injection site
• mild headache
• feeling tired or weak
• mild fever
• loss of appetite

If you are taking drugs that suppress your immune system (e.g., steroids like prednisolone, or cancer drugs), the vaccine may not work as well, so tell your doctor. The vaccine can generally be given alongside other vaccines, but your doctor should decide. There is no known interaction with alcohol, but it is wise to avoid heavy drinking around the time of vaccination.

This vaccine must be stored in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze it, as freezing destroys the vaccine. It should not be exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Only healthcare facilities with proper cold chain storage should keep this vaccine, so do not try to store it at home.

Names this drug is sold under, especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies

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