Hepatitis A (HepA)

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  • WHAT IT PROTECTS AGAINST

    Hepatitis A (fever, fatigue and jaundice)

  • WHO IT’S FOR

    Young children

  • WHEN IT’S ROUTINELY GIVEN

    12-23 months

  • BENEFITS

    • Protects against serious illness and complications from Hepatitis A (infection of the liver):
      • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
      • Joint pain
      • Nausea
      • Vomiting
      • Diarrhea
      • Fever
    • Helps stop the virus from spreading to others

  • POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

    • Soreness around injection site
    • Mild fever
    • Tiredness
    • Headache
    • Serious allergic reactions are rare

    Side effects from vaccines are usually mild and temporary. It’s always good to keep in mind that vaccine side effects are minor compared to the more severe health issues that can be caused if you get sick with the disease.

  • VACCINE PRODUCTS (available in the United States)

    • Havrix – 2 dose series
    • Vaqta – 2 dose series

    Combination vaccine (protect against more than one disease):

    • Twinrix – Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B (HepA-HepB) – 3 dose series for adults

  • COMMON QUESTIONS

    Will my child need a booster dose of Hepatitis A?

    Booster doses are not currently recommended. Research shows that the two-dose vaccination in early childhood provides excellent, long-lasting immunity, with protective antibodies for many decades.