Hepatitis A Adult Vaccine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 31, 2020.
Applies to the following strengths: 50 units/mL; 1440 units/mL; 1440 units/mL preservative free
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Hepatitis A Prophylaxis
1 mL intramuscularly
-Administer a booster 1 mL dose 6 to 18 months after the first dose
Comments:
-Administer in the deltoid region
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
-Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients including neomycin
-Hypersensitivity to previous hepatitis A vaccination
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 1 year.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at: https://vaers.hhs.gov
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available.
Other Comments
Administration advice:
-For intramuscular use only.
-Do not administer in the gluteal area as a suboptimal response may occur.
-Do not administer intravenously, intradermally, or subcutaneously.
-Primary immunization should be given at least 2 weeks prior to expected exposure to hepatitis A.
Storage requirements:
-Refrigerate; do not freeze
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
-Shake well before use.
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