- Protects against
- Hepatitis A
- How given
- Injection, usually in the thigh or upper arm.
- Doses
- Two doses, typically at 12 months and 18 months (or 6 and 18 months in the IAP schedule).
- Reactions
- Usually mild
About this vaccine
The hepatitis A vaccine protects against a liver infection spread through contaminated food and water. Given as two doses, it provides durable protection and is commonly recommended in regions where hepatitis A is more common, including parts of India.
What it protects against
When it's given
Ages follow the schedules listed above. Your pediatrician may adjust timing for your child.
How it's given
Injection, usually in the thigh or upper arm.
Side effects & safety
Mild soreness at the injection site and occasionally a low fever, both of which settle quickly.
Most babies have little or no reaction. Any soreness or fever tends to be brief.
When to call your doctor: if fever exceeds 40°C, lasts more than 2 days, or your child seems unusually unwell.
Common questions
Sources
- Hepatitis A vaccines: WHO position paper · WHO, 2022.
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