Hepatitis B Vaccine Recombinant (Systemic)
Brand Names : Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, Recombivax HB Dialysis Formulation, HB vaccine
Proper Use of This VaccineDosing - The dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders
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The following information includes only the average doses of hepatitis B vaccine.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For prevention of hepatitis B infection:
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Adults, adolescents, and older children - 2.5 to 20 micrograms
(mcg) injected into the arm muscle during the first office visit, then one
month and six months after the first dose, for a total of three doses.
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Adults who also receive or will receive blood dialysis - 40 mcg
injected into the arm muscle during the first office visit, then one month
and six months after the first dose, for a total of three doses; or 40 mcg
injected into the arm muscle during the first office visit, then one month,
two months, and six months after the first dose, for a total of four doses.
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Infants and young children - 2.5 to 20 mcg injected into the
thigh muscle during the first office visit, then one month and six months
after the first dose, for a total of three doses.
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Newborn babies - 2.5 to 20 mcg injected into the thigh muscle
at birth or within seven days of birth, then one month and six months after
the first dose, for a total of three doses; or 10 or 20 mcg injected into
the thigh muscle at birth or within seven days of birth, then one month, two
months, and twelve months after the first dose, for a total of four doses.
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