Hepatitis A - What is it?

Havrix^® (Inactivated hepatitis A virus vaccine) is available as Havrix 1440 (1440 units in 1.0mL) and as Havrix Junior (720 units in 0.5mL). Havrix is a private-purchase prescription medicine for the prevention of Hepatitis A virus infection. You will need to pay for this medicine. Do not have a Havrix vaccination if: you have an allergy to any component of the vaccine. Tell your doctor if: you have been suffering from a fever, if you are having dialysis, are pregnant or have an impaired immune system. Common side effects: irritability, drowsiness, headache, fever, nausea, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and local reactions such as redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Additional Consumer Medicine Information for Havrix is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Normal doctor's office visit fees apply. Ask your doctor or travel medicine specialist if Havrix is right for you. Adverse events involving GlaxoSmithKline products should be reported to GSK Medical Information on 0800 808 500.

Havrix and Havrix Junior are registered trade marks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. Marketed by GlaxoSmithKline NZ Limited, Auckland.

References

World Health Organization. Chapter 6. Vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccines. In: International Travel and Health. WHO: Geneva; 2012. Available at http://www.who.int/ith/chapters/ith2012en_chap6.pdf. Accessed 4 October 2012.
Sharapov UM. Chapter3-Infectious Disease Related to Travel. Hepatitis A. In: Traveler’s Health-Yellow Book. Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;2012. Available from http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-3-infectious-diseases-related-to-travel/hepatitis-a.htm. Accessed 4 October 2012
Shaw M. Hepatitis A and B – the case for immunisation. In Travel Medicine Guide. 6^th Ed. Auckland:UBM Medica;2011:28-35.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2011. Safe Travel. Health and travel. http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/beforeugo/health.shtml#medicaladvice. Accessed 12 March 2012.
Shaw M. Food and water safety. A practical guide for travellers. In Travel Medicine Guide. 6^th Ed. Auckland:UBM Medica;2011:13-21.
Ministry of Health. Immunisation Handbook. Wellington; Ministry of Health; 2011.
Havrix & Havrix Junior Data Sheet. GSK New Zealand.

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