Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

Information about Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) Uses

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is used for prevention of Hepatitis B infection.

Common side effects of Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

Diarrhea, Fatigue, Decreased appetite, Inflammation of the nose
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Dr. Love Sharma
PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
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Dr. Shilpa Garcha
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated
13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)

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Available Medicine for Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

GeneVac-BSerum Institute Of India Ltd
₹40 to ₹8043 variant(s)
HeparelReliance Life Sciences
₹60001 variant(s)
Cefvac- BCipla Ltd
₹1001 variant(s)
Revac-B McfBharat Biotech
₹1801 variant(s)
Revac-BBharat Biotech
₹38 to ₹822 variant(s)
Elovac-BIndian Immunologicals Ltd
₹50 to ₹1622 variant(s)
Shanvac-BSanofi India Ltd
₹59 to ₹1713 variant(s)
HB VacZydus Cadila
₹110 to ₹1702 variant(s)
G VacSerum Institute Of India Ltd
₹521 variant(s)
Biovac BWockhardt Ltd
₹7001 variant(s)

Expert advice for Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

  • Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you have a weakened immune system due to cancer, use of anti-cancer drugs, dialysis or HIV infection.
  • Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you are old, obese or if you smoke.
  • Tell your doctor if you fainted during earlier vaccination with hepatitis B or if you have problems with blood clotting or if you have hepatitis B infection or live in an area prone to hepatitis B infection.
  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as the vaccine may make you feel dizzy.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Do not take if allergic to hepatitis B or any other vaccines or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take if having fever.

Frequently asked questions for Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)

Q. Who all should get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)?

Everyone should get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA). All infants, beginning at birth, all children aged up to 19 years who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.

Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?

No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)

Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?

Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.

Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?

Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.

Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?

Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.

Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?

Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.

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