http://branddrugsonline.info Havrix, Hepatitis A Vaccine - Injection Brand Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 08:46:46 CDT en http://havrix.3156.hepatitis-vaccine-injection.branddrugsonline.info/ HAVRIX, Vaqta USES: This medication is a vaccine given to persons over 2 years of age to prevent hepatitis A infection. This vaccine is recommended for persons traveling to areas where the risk of hepatitis A is high; for persons at increased risk due to thier jobs, such as institutional or day care workers, animal handlers, lab workers, military personnel; IV drug abusers; residents of communities with an outbreak of hepatitis A. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your docotr.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by intramuscular inejction into the upper arm by a health care professional.

Shake well before injecting. Genreally a single dose and a booster dose 6 to 12 months after are given.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most comomn is burning, stinging, pain or redness at the injection web site.
Mild fever, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, headache or weankess occur infrequently.
If any of these effects continue beyond two days or become bothersome, inform your doctor.

Notify your doctor if you experience: high fever, trouble breathing, skin rash, dizziness, tinglnig of the hands or feet, muscle or joint pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacsit.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history especially: illnesses or infections, blood disorders, immune system disorders, any allergies. This medication should be given durnig pregnancy only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: steroids, anti-cancer medications, immunosuppressants. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeidately.
NOTES: Hepatitis A is a highly contagious vrius that may cause liver disease.

The virus is spread by contaminated food or water, infected food handlers, ingestion of raw shellfish from contaminated water, poor sanitary conditions, blood transfusions or sharing needles with infected persons. MISSED DOSE: This is usually gvien as a one time dose. As with most medications, do not "double-up" the dose if a dose is missed. STORAGE: This medicatoin is stored in the refrigerator as directed.]]>