Question 1

What is Hepatitis A vaccine, Inactivated used for?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of hepatitis A infection (a liver disease spread through contaminated food and water)

Question 2

How do you take Hepatitis A vaccine, Inactivated?

Accepted Answer

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. A second booster dose is given 6 to 12 months after the first injection to give you long-lasting protection. You do not take this at home — it must be given at a clinic or hospital.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Hepatitis A vaccine, Inactivated?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Who should not take Hepatitis A vaccine, Inactivated?

Accepted Answer

People who had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of hepatitis A vaccine or any of its ingredients, anyone currently having a high fever or serious illness (wait until you recover), and children under 1 year old.

Question 5

Is Hepatitis A vaccine, Inactivated safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor before taking this vaccine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding — it may be given if the risk of hepatitis A infection is high, but your doctor must decide.

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