Hepatitis B

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Co-administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric does not interfere with the immune response to any other vaccine and vice versa.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.

Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.

Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.