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Vaqta Paediatric and Adolescent TM
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Active ingredients: hepatitis a vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VAQTA hepatitis A vaccine inactivated 25 units/0.5mL injection syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
VAQTA is indicated for active pre-exposure prophylaxis against disease caused by hepatitis A virus in persons 12 months of age and older. Primary immunisation should be given at least 2 weeks prior to expected exposure to Hepatitis A virus. Individuals who are or will be increased risk of infection include: Travellers to areas of intermediate or high endemicity for hepatitis A. Persons for whom Hepatitis A is an occupational hazard. Employee of child day-care centers. Certain institutional workers (eg. caretakers for the intellectually disabled). Health workers and teachers in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Nursing staff and other health care workers in contact with patients in paediatric wards and infectious disease wards. Sewerage workers. Recipients of blood products. Individuals with chronic liver disease and those who have had a liver transplant. Homosexually active males. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected Adults.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection
- Intramuscular
- Slightly opaque white suspension.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 0.5mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient hepatitis a vaccine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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