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Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) (10mcg)

₹33.52 ₹39.4315% Off


Product Code: 257795
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Constituents

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) (10mcg)

Usage of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric

  • Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Description of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric

Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is meant to be given in the muscles of the thigh to infants younger than 1 year. In older children, it may be given in the muscle of the arm. Your child needs at least 3 doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric to be fully protected against the hepatitis B virus. While the first shot can be given within 24 hours of birth, the second shot is given when the child turns 1 to 2 months old (after a minimum gap of 28 days) following the first shot. The final third shot is given between 6 to 18 months of age (at a minimum gap of 16 weeks after the first shot and at least 2 months after the second shot).The vaccination helps stimulate the immune system and builds up high levels of protection against the hepatitis B virus in babies and young children. Therefore, all three doses are important for your child. Do not skip or miss out on any of the doses as that will render the protection ineffective and leave your child vulnerable to hepatitis infection. Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is safe to be given as a stand-alone vaccine or along with other vaccines at the same time.Make sure that the site of the injection is not the same again and again. This will help prevent injection site reaction and pain. Common cold, stomach upset, ear infection or any other minor illnesses should not prevent immunization. However, your doctor may suggest rescheduling the vaccination if your child has a more serious illness. Children who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before taking the shots of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric.Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric can cause some minor and temporary short-term side effects. These may include fever, mild crankiness, loss of appetite, skin rash,  body pain, flushing, respiratory symptoms like runny nose, wheezing, or tightness in the throat. Your child may also experience some injection site problems like tenderness, soreness, redness, or swelling. However, these episodes are momentary and subside on their own. If worrisome, do seek your child’s doctor's help.Discuss the vaccine safety with your child’s doctor if your child ever developed a serious allergic reaction to any medicines or has a history of liver problems, kidney problems, blood disorders, birth defects, heart problems, or lung problems. This information is important for planning your child’s vaccination schedule.

Possible Side-effects

Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-Common side effects of Hepatitis B

  • Fever
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Unit

5 ml Injection

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How to use Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric

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

How Medicine Works

Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric contains surface antigen of hepatitis B virus. This antigen cannot multiply in the body but can help initiate the body's immune response to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against hepatitis B infections. In short, the vaccine generates an immune response without making your child sick.

Related Warnings

Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is recommended.
An extra booster dose may be required in cases of kidney disease as Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is less effective in such cases. Consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated.

There is limited information available on the use of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated.

Expert Advice

  • A warm, damp cloth or a heating pad on the injection site may help reduce soreness.
  • Always consult your child’s doctor if your child is suffering from any kind of illness before getting your child vaccinated.
  • Booster doses are generally not recommended. However, booster shots may be given to people with compromised immunity. These shots help achieve the threshold antibody levels.
  • Hepatitis B is diagnosed with blood tests. For chronic cases, radiological testing, as well as a liver biopsy may be needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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