Vaccine Name | Twinrix |
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Vaccine Provider | GSK |
Suggested age for immunisation | 16 years old or older |
Disease Prevention | The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The hepatitis B virus can cause acute hepatitis. |
Advantage | The vaccine is the best way to protect against hepatitis A infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective. It protects against hepatitis B infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. |
Interval | 1st dose: Date of 1st vaccination 2nd dose: 1 month after 1st vaccination 3rd dose:5 months after 2dn vaccination |
Certification | FDA & EMA & Hong Kong Department of Health |
Side Effect | Soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. |