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Recombivax [hepatitis b vaccine (recombinant)] is a vaccine used to help prevent the disease Hepatitis B. It is a viral vaccine. Common side effects include pain/soreness/redness/swelling at the injection site, fever, headache, tiredness, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and dizziness.
The dose of Recombivax is a vaccination regimen of 3 doses of vaccine given according to the following schedule: First dose: at elected date; Second dose: 1 month later; Third dose: 6 months after the first dose. Adolescents 11 to 15 years may follow a 2 dose regimen. Recombivax may interact with other recent vaccines, steroid medicines, medications to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders, or medicines to treat or prevent organ transplant rejection. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, Recombivax should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our Recombivax [hepatitis b vaccine (recombinant)] Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
RECOMBIVAX (hepatitis b vaccine (recombinant)) HB is indicated for vaccination against infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus. RECOMBIVAX (hepatitis b vaccine (recombinant)) HB Dialysis Formulation is indicated for vaccination of adult predialysis and dialysis patients against infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus.
Vaccination with RECOMBIVAX (hepatitis b vaccine (recombinant)) HB is recommended for:
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
You should not receive a booster vaccine if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.
Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. When you receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.
Becoming infected with hepatitis B is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.
Get emergency medical help if you ha...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Hepatitis B vaccine is a genetically engineered (man-made in the laboratory) piece of the virus. It does not contain live virus, so you cannot get hepatitis from the vaccine. This vaccine works by helping the body produce immunity (through antibody production) that will prevent you from getting infection from hepatitis B virus. Hep...
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