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Description
HEP B VACCINE 1ML (INFANT DOSE) is a vaccine used to prevent Hepatitis B virus infection in infants.
Primary Medical Uses:
– Provides active immunization against Hepatitis B virus.
– Protects infants from acute and chronic Hepatitis B infection, which can lead to liver disease including cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Drug Class or Type:
– Vaccine, recombinant Hepatitis B vaccine.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Stimulates the infant’s immune system to produce antibodies against the Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).
– These antibodies provide immunity by preventing the virus from establishing infection if exposed later.
Common Forms:
– Injectable solution for intramuscular administration.
Dosage Instructions:
– Typically administered as a 1 ml dose intramuscularly.
– Usually given as part of a series of three or four doses starting at birth, followed by subsequent doses at 1–2 months and 6 months of age.
– The schedule may vary depending on national immunization guidelines.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Common side effects include mild pain or redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, and irritability.
– Severe allergic reactions are rare.
– Contraindicated in infants with a history of severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine.
– Should be used with caution in infants with moderate or severe acute illness.
HEP B VACCINE 1ML (INFANT DOSE) is used to protect infants from Hepatitis B infection by inducing active immunity through vaccination.
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