Is TWINRIX the same as a Hep B vaccine?

Is TWINRIX the same as a Hep B vaccine?

TWINRIX is the only dual hepatitis A and B vaccine. It’s given as a series of doses (injections) by a healthcare professional. TWINRIX is used in adults, adolescents, children, and infants to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B diseases.

What age is TWINRIX given?

TWINRIX is approved for use in persons 18 years of age or older. The vaccine should be re-suspended before use. When re-suspended, the vaccine will have a uniform hazy white appearance.

Which Hepatitis vaccine is best?

The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants and children up to age 18 years by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also recommends that adults in high-risk groups be vaccinated (see below).

How many years is the TWINRIX vaccine good for?

How long does the protection last? At least 20 years for hepatitis A and at least 15 years for hepatitis B. Recent studies suggest recipients will enjoy life time protection once the series is complete.

Is Twinrix a one time vaccine?

TWINRIX dosing schedules. Standard TWINRIX dosing is 3 vaccine doses over a span of 6 months. You choose the date for the first dose. The second dose is 1 month after the first and the last dose is 6 months after the first. A 4-dose rapid schedule is also available for adults 19 years and older.

Can you get hep A and hep B vaccine at the same time?

Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be prevented with safe, effective vaccines. It is important to get vaccinated to protect your health and prevent spreading the disease to others. The hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines can be given separately or as a combination vaccine.

What is TWINRIX Junior?

TWINRIX is a combination vaccine used to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B infection. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against these diseases. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are infectious diseases, which cause the liver to be become inflamed (swollen).

Is TWINRIX a one time vaccine?

What is Twinrix Junior?

Who should not get twinrix?

Before taking this medicine You should not receive this vaccine if you are allergic to yeast or neomycin, or if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any vaccine containing hepatitis A or hepatitis B. Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor if you have: an allergy to latex rubber; or.