Expert advice for Hepatitis B Injection
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.
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Composition
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Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) (10mcg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Neuropathy, Pain, Paralysis, Abdominal pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Convulsion, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Decreased blood pressure, Itching, Feeling of discomfort, Meningitis, Muscle pain, Nausea, Rash, Skin redness, Vomiting, Weakness. |
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How to works
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How Hepatitis B Injection works
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric 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. |
