Hepatitis B
Composition for Hepatitis B Products
Hepatitis B Products are primarily used for
Typhoid fever, Prevention of Hepatitis B infection, Haemophilus influenzae Type b diseaseProducts for Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric
vial of 5 ml Injection
MRP₹36.97
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About Hepatitis B Products
Uses of Hepatitis B Products
Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is used for typhoid fever, prevention of Hepatitis B infection, Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease, meningococcal disease, pneumonia and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Hepatitis B Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Hepatitis B are Diarrhea, Fatigue, Decreased appetite, Inflammation of the nose.
How Hepatitis B Products work
Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
In Depth Information for Hepatitis B Products
- Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you have a weakened immune system due to cancer, use of anti-cancer drugs, dialysis or HIV infection.
- Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you are old, obese or if you smoke.
- Tell your doctor if you fainted during earlier vaccination with hepatitis B or if you have problems with blood clotting or if you have hepatitis B infection or live in an area prone to hepatitis B infection.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as the vaccine may make you feel dizzy.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if allergic to hepatitis B or any other vaccines or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if having fever.
Patient Concerns about Hepatitis B Products
Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis B Products
Q. Why should I vaccinate my child with Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric?
Hepatitis B attacks the liver and may lead to life-threatening complications which are difficult to treat in children. Newborns should be given their first hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of their birth. It is best to rely on vaccinations to help prevent such infections as Prevention is better than cure.
Q. Is there any booster dose required after the 3-dose primary series of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric in children?
Yes, booster doses might be required. It is advised to check for antibody titer level in blood at timely spaced intervals. If the titer level is below the threshold value, a booster dose may be given to raise the levels above the threshold. It is frequently done in children who have kidney disease.
Q. My baby was born prematurely. Is Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric the safe choice
No. If your child was born prematurely, consult with your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated. Reports reveal that premature babies may experience trouble breathing after getting the vaccine.
Q. Can Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric protect against any other type of hepatitis, apart from hepatitis B?
Yes. Hepatitis-D is an infection that can occur only in the presence of the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric protects against hepatitis B which automatically gives immunity against hepatitis D.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated with other vaccines along with the shots of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric?
Yes. Co-administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric does not interfere with the immune response to any other vaccine and vice versa.
Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your doctor on an immediate basis if your child exhibits severe allergic reactions, numbness or tingling in the body, dizziness, trouble controlling body movements, high fever, or change in vision after getting a shot of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric.
Q. Who all should get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric?
Everyone should get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric. All infants, beginning at birth, all children aged up to 19 years who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.
Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?
No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)
Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?
Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.
Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?
Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.
Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?
Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.
Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?
Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.