Hepatitis - - hep-ah-TY-tiss A virus vaccine inactivated and hepatitis B virus vaccine recombinant is using to prevent infection causing by Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B in diseaseds 18 years of age or older. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection - antibodies against the disease. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B are highly contagious, serious diseases of the liver.
The hepatitis A virus - HAV is spread most often through infected food or water. Hepatitis A may also be spread by close person-to-person contact with infected people - such as between people living in the same household. Although some infected people do not appear to be sick, they are still able to spread the virus to others.
Hepatitis A is less common in the USA and other areas of the world that have a higher level of sanitation and good water and sewage - waste systems. However, it is a significant health problem in parts of the world that do not have such systems. If you are traveling to certain countries or remote - out-of-the-way areas, hepatitis A vaccine will help protect you from hepatitis A disease.
Hepatitis B - HBV is spread by contact with body fluids, such as blood, saliva, semen, or vaginal fluids; by needle sticks or sharing needles; or from mother to child.
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B combination vaccine is recommended for all people 18 years of age or older who are at risk from infection from their jobs or some behaviors, or from traveling to the following parts of the world:
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B combination vaccine is also recommended for:
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA