Hepatitis_A_and_B_vaccine
Hepatitis A and B vaccine
Vaccine against hepatitis virus A and B
Combined hepatitis A and B vaccine, is used to provide protection against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.[3][7] It is given by injection into muscle.[8]
It is used in areas where hepatitis A and B are endemic, for travelers, people with hepatitis C or chronic liver disease, and those at high risk of sexually transmitted diseases.[7]
The combined vaccine is as safe and protective as if given as separate hepatitis A and B vaccines.[7] It is generally well-tolerated.[9] Common side effects are mild and include redness and pain at the injection site, where a small lump may appear.[8] Feeling faint or tired, or a headache may occur.[8] Other side effects include numbness, tingling, rash, bruising, abnormal bleeding such as from the nose or gums, weak muscle or pain.[8] Severe side effects are rare and include an allergic reaction and seizures.[8]
It is widely available.[7]