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Twinrix Junior (Hepatitis A and B vaccine)
Brand: Twinrix Junior
Active Ingredient(s): Hepatitis A and B vaccine
Strength: 0.5 mL
Pack Size: 1 unit syringe
Store in the refrigerator.
DIN: 02237548
Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline (Canada)
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Description
Twinrix Junior (Hepatitis A and B vaccine) typically used for the prevention of hepatitis A and B diseases (liver diseases caused by viruses).
Additional information
Twinrix Junior (Hepatitis A and B vaccine) is typically taken as 3 total doses administered at 0, 1, and 6 months. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. It will be injected into a muscle. WARNING: Syncope (fainting) has been reported with use of injectable vaccines and may result in serious secondary injury In addition to its desired action, Twinrix Junior (Hepatitis A and B vaccine) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause diarrhea, drowsiness, fatigue, fever It may cause generally feeling unwell, headache, irritability or fussiness (children and infants) It may cause loss of appetite, muscle aches, nausea Contraindications: Severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of any hepatitis A–containing or hepatitis B–containing vaccine, or any component of the formulation, including yeast and neomycin. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Twinrix Junior (Hepatitis A and B vaccine)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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