Havrix Side Effects

Generic name: hepatitis a adult vaccine

Note: This document contains side effect information about hepatitis a adult vaccine. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Havrix.

Some side effects of Havrix may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to hepatitis a adult vaccine: intramuscular suspension

You should not receive a booster vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. When you receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with hepatitis A is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• high fever;

• fast or uneven heartbeats; or

• behavior changes.

Less serious side effects include:

• low fever;

• headache;

• dizziness, tired feeling;

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite;

• joint pain;

• sore throat; or

• swelling, redness, or a hard lump where the shot was given.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to hepatitis a adult vaccine: intramuscular suspension

General

Hepatitis A vaccine is generally well-tolerated. Most side effects were mild, self-limiting, and of short duration (<= 24 hours).

Local

Local side effects have included pain, tenderness, warmth, induration, erythema, swelling, ecchymosis, hematoma, and injection site pruritus and/or rash.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included syncope.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included pruritus, rash, and urticaria.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included anorexia, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysgeusia, gastroenteritis, and vomiting.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included menstruation disorder and isolated reports of increased urine protein.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have rarely included lymphadenopathy, thrombocytopenia, and eosinophilia.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included isolated reports of elevated liver function tests.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have included bronchial constriction, asthma, wheezing, edema/swelling, rash, generalized erythema, urticaria, pruritus, eye irritation/itching, and dermatitis.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgia, creatine phosphokinase elevations, myalgia, arm pain, back pain, and stiffness.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, hypertonic episode, insomnia, somnolence, photophobia, vertigo, Guillain-Barre syndrome, cerebellar ataxia.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included pharyngitis, other upper respiratory tract infections, nasal congestion, and cough.

Other

Other side effects have included asthenia, fatigue, fever, and malaise.

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