Manufacturer
SANOFI PASTEUR
Contents
Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine
Indication
Avaxim 80U Active immunisation against infection caused by HAV in childn 12 mth-15 yr. Avaxim 160U Prevention of infection caused by HAV in adult & adolescent from 16 yr.
Instruction
Avaxim 80U 0.5 mL IM inj followed by booster dose preferably 6-36 mth after initial vaccination. Avaxim 160U Adolescent from 16 yr & adult 0.5 mL IM inj, followed by booster dose preferably 6-12 mth after 1st vaccination & can be administered up to 36 mth after 1st vaccination.
Drug interaction
Avaxim 80U Not to be mixed w/ other vaccines. Avaxim 160U Lowered antibody titres w/ Ig.
Malaysia
