What is Havrix Used For?
Havrix is a vaccine given to persons over 2 years of age to prevent hepatitis A infection. This vaccine is recommended for persons traveling to areas where the risk of hepatitis A is high; for persons at increased risk due to their jobs, such as institutional or day care workers, animal handlers, lab workers, military personnel; IV drug abusers; residents of communities with an outbreak of hepatitis A. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your doctor. How To Use Havrix Havrix is given by intramuscular injection into the upper arm by a health care professional. Shake well before injecting. Generally a single dose and a booster dose 6 to 12 months later are given. Havrix Side Effects Most common is burning, stinging, pain or redness at the injection site. Mild fever, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, headache or weakness occur infrequently. If any of these effects continue beyond two days or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: high
