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Instructions for Hepatitis A Vaccination A型肝炎疫苗接種須知

Instructions for Hepatitis A Vaccination A型肝炎疫苗接種須知
2023/3/21
What is hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is an acute inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus infection. It is mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route, including eating and drinking food contaminated by the virus or close contact with the infected person.
Timing of vaccination
- Routine vaccination schedule for children: 2 doses should be injected.
- The first dose is injected at 12-15 months after birth, and the second dose at least 6 months later.
- It can be administered simultaneously (at different sites) or at any time interval along with other live attenuated or inactivated vaccines.
- Conditions not suitable for vaccination: fever, acute moderate to severe illness, severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine.
Possible adverse reactions after vaccination
- Occasional injection site pain, redness and swelling, heat sensation, slight fever, tiredness, muscle pain, irritability, loss of appetite or gastrointestinal tract discomfort will usually be eased within 2-3 days. If symptoms persist or there are other adverse reactions, please consult a doctor.
- Those who are allergic to the vaccine should not be vaccinated with the next dose.
- If the ear temperature is above 38.5℃ when you have a fever, you can use an antipyretic first. If the fever lasts for more than two days, please go back to the hospital.
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