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Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated Havrix, Havrix Pediatric, Vaqta Pediatric, Vaqta Uses Prevents infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. How To Use APPEARANCE: Injectable. Your doctor will tell you how many shots you should have and when to get them. The shots will be given in a muscle in your upper arm. You will receive a first dose of the vaccine and may get a second (booster) dose 6 to 12 months later. Make sure you understand your dosing schedule and return to your doctor's office or clinic to receive your shots. It is important that you have all of the shots in the scheduled time that your doctor orders. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Fever (99.5 degrees F or higher). Severe skin rash. Unusual bleeding or bruising. Precautions You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of hepatitis A vaccine, or if you are allergic to neomycin. Missed Dose This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor or health caregiver for instructions. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have a bleeding disorder or problems with your immune system. Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to latex. Tell your doctor if you have a cold or the flu, especially if you have a fever. You may need to wait until you are well to receive this vaccine. Your first shot of the vaccine should be given at least 2 weeks before you may be exposed to the hepatitis A virus. If you already have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus or if you need longer-term protection, you may receive an immune globulin shot when you get the hepatitis A vaccine. This vaccine protects you from infection from the hepatitis A virus, but it does not treat hepatitis A. This vaccine does not protect you from getting infections from other viruses, including other kinds of hepatitis.

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