Recombivax HB dialysis formulation

Recombivax HB dialysis formulation

Recombivax HB dialysis formulation

What is a hepatitis B vaccination?

The hepatitis B vaccine is used to prevent this disease in adults.

This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but does not treat an active infection you already have.

Vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all adults who are at risk of developing hepatitis B. Like any vaccine, the hepatitis B vaccine may not protect against disease in everyone.

This vaccine has side effects

If necessary, get emergency medical helpSigns of an allergic reaction:Hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.

Keep track of any side effects you have. If you need a booster vaccination, you must tell the vaccination provider whether the previous vaccination caused any side effects.

The Recombivax HB dialysis formulation can cause serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately if you have:

• a light-headed feeling, as if you were going to faint;

• paroxysmal muscle movements; or

• Fever, swollen glands.

Common side effects of Recombivax HB dialysis formulation may include:

• Headache;

• muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness;

• Fatigue; or

• Redness, pain, swelling, or a lump at the injection site.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report vaccine side effects to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.

Warnings

Infection with hepatitis B is far more dangerous to your health than vaccination with this vaccine.

You should not receive another dose of this vaccine if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first vaccination.

Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines or have any other medical conditions or allergies.

Before you take this medicine

The hepatitis B vaccine does not protect against infection with hepatitis A, C, and E or other viruses that affect the liver. It also may not protect against hepatitis B if you are already infected with the virus, even if you are not yet showing symptoms.

You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a hepatitis B vaccine.

Tell your doctor or vaccination provider if you have or have ever had:

• lived with or had sexual contact with someone infected with the hepatitis B virus;

• diabetes, HIV or AIDS;

• used medication injected into a vein;

• lived or worked in an institution for people with developmental disabilities;

• have worked in healthcare or public safety or been exposed to blood or bodily fluids;

• have traveled to areas where hepatitis B is common;

• lived or worked in a correctional facility;

• be a victim of sexual abuse or assault;

• Hepatitis C, chronic liver disease; or

• Kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).

This vaccine may need to be delayed or not given at all if you have:

• an allergy to yeast;

• an allergy to latex; or

• weak immune system (caused by illness or taking certain medications).

If you have a mild cold, you can still get vaccinated. In the event of a more severe illness with a fever or an infection of any kind, wait until you feel better before vaccinating.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of this vaccine on the baby.

How is this vaccine administered?

This vaccine is given as an injection (syringe) into a muscle. A doctor will give you this injection.

The hepatitis B vaccine is given in a series of 2 to 4 vaccinations. Further vaccinations usually take place 1 month or 6 months after the first vaccination.

Your individual vaccination plan may differ from these guidelines. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by your local health department.

Make sure you receive all recommended doses of this vaccine or you may not be fully protected from disease.

This vaccine may affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you if you have recently received the hepatitis B vaccine.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Contact your vaccination provider if you miss or miss a dose. The next dose should be given as soon as possible. There is no need to start over.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely.

What should I avoid before or after vaccination?

Follow your vaccination provider's instructions regarding any food, drink, or activity restrictions.

What other drugs affect the hepatitis B vaccine?

Before receiving this vaccine, tell your vaccination provider about any other vaccinations you have recently received.

Other medications may affect this vaccine, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.

More information

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Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.