HAVpur Junior Vaccine

Short Description

HAVpur Junior Vaccine protects against Hepatitis A, a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV).

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

HAVpur Junior Vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine given as 2 shots, 6 months apart. Both shots are needed for long-term protection. It is used to prevent hepatitis A infection, a liver disease that spreads through food or water containing hepatitis A virus or by direct contact with an infected person.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with HAVpur Junior Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

HAVpur Junior Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

HAVpur Junior Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Mycophenolate mofetil Azathioprine Cyclophosphamide Mercaptopurine

HAVpur Junior Vaccine is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.

It is a vaccine used to prevent hepatitis A infection. Hepatitis A is a liver disease which spreads through food or water containing hepatitis A virus or by direct contact with an infected person. It should be stored in the refrigerator at 2° to 8°C. Do not freeze. Let your doctor know if you have a high fever, serious illness or a weakened immune system.