Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine is a contraindication (see
DESCRIPTION).
Hepatitis A vaccine should not be administered to persons with a history of
a severe reaction to a prior dose of hepatitis A vaccine or to a vaccine component.8
REFERENCES
8. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices (ACIP); General Recommendations on Immunization, MMWR 51(RR-2):
1-35, 2002.
Last reviewed on RxList: 3/5/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.