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Which is the brand name for hepatitis A vaccine?
(For Combination Vaccines, See Table 2)
| Vaccine | Trade Name | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Havrix® | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Vaqta® | Merck | |
| Hepatitis B | Engerix-B® | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Recombivax HB® | Merck |
Is Havrix and Vaqta the same?
Hepatitis A Vaccines Single-antigen HepA vaccine was licensed for use in the United States in 1995 (Havrix) and 1996 (Vaqta).
What type of vaccine is Havrix?
HAVRIX (Hepatitis A Vaccine) is a sterile suspension of inactivated virus for intramuscular administration. The virus (strain HM175) is propagated in MRC-5 human diploid cells. After removal of the cell culture medium, the cells are lysed to form a suspension.
Is there another name for hepatitis A?
It is one of five known hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D, and E. The hepatitis A vaccine is effective for prevention….
| Hepatitis A | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Infectious hepatitis |
| A case of jaundice caused by hepatitis A | |
| Specialty | Infectious disease, gastroenterology |
What is name of flu vaccine?
BRAND NAME(S): Afluria, Fluarix, Flublok, Flulaval, Fluvirin, Fluzone. USES: This medication is used to prevent infection by the influenza (“flu”) virus. It is also called the seasonal flu shot.
What Havrix 1440?
HAVRIX is a vaccine used to prevent hepatitis A infection. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against this disease. Hepatitis A is an infectious disease, which can affect the liver. This disease is caused by the hepatitis A virus.
What is Twinrix?
TWINRIX is a sterile suspension for intramuscular administration that contains inactivated hepatitis A virus (strain HM175) and noninfectious hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg). The hepatitis A virus is propagated in MRC-5 human diploid cells and inactivated with formalin.
What is Engerix?
ENGERIX-B is a vaccine indicated for immunization against infection caused. by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus. (
What is Boostrix vaccine?
Boostrix (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine, adsorbed) adult vaccine (also called Tdap) is an immunization used to help prevent: tetanus, diphtheria, and. pertussis.
Is hepatitis A lifelong?
Key facts. Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver that can cause mild to severe illness. The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person. Almost everyone recovers fully from hepatitis A with a lifelong immunity.
Is hepatitis A recurrent?
Relapse occurs in 3 to 20% of patients with acute hepatitis A, and rarely takes the form of a polyphasic disease (multiple relapses). After a stage of typical hepatitis A, remission phase ensues, with partial or complete resolution of clinical and biochemical manifestations.