The hepatitis A vaccine is standard immune globulin vacccine that is administered to protect against infection by the hepatitis A virus in people over the age of twelve.
Hepatitis A vaccine is made from only part of the virus and cannot cause disease. It is recommended for travellers to Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East and Mexico or for people who live in areas that are at risk for Hepatitis A.
Other people for whom this vaccine is recommended include military personnel, Alaskan Eskimos, Native Americans and people in high risk groups such as those who use illegal injectable drugs, people working in daycare centers and facilities for the mentally challenged, people who handle primates and people with liver disease.
The hepatitis A vaccine works by introducing a part of the hepatitis A virus into the body which stimulates the immune system into producing antibodiesA protein immunoglobulin which is produced naturally by the body and is essential to the immune system by working to combat foreign bodies, germs or bacteria. They are produced by thelymphoid tissue and consist of different classes each of which is designed to fight specific antigens. They include agglutinins, bacteriolysins, opsonins and preciptin.
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There have been insufficient human studies into the effects of hepatitis A vaccine during pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before receiving the hepatitis A vaccine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
While there have been no reported problems, caution is advised before breastfeeding after receiving the hepatitis A virus.
The hepatitis B vaccine should not be administered to children under the age of two. There are no special problems expected in children over the age of two.
There are no known food interactions.
There are no special warnings regarding the consumption of alcohol in conjunction with the hepatitis A vaccine.
Consult your doctor before receiving the hepatitis A vaccine if you have a history of any of the following:
There are no known drug interactions. You should tell your doctor if you are taking any over the counter medications before receiving the hepatitis A vaccine.
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