DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION

In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. The main benefit of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection is the prevention of this disease. When Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection is given to children, their body stimulates the immune system. As a result, the immune system starts producing antibodies against this virus. These antibodies help provide protection against infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection protects your child from developing liver disease and cancer from hepatitis B.

USE OF

Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

BENEFITS

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Vaccines|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::VACCINES|Action Class::Subunit (Purified antigen)

HOW TO USE

Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection contains an inactive part of a virus. This virus cannot multiply in the body but can help initiate the body’s immune response to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against hepatitis infections. In short, the vaccine generates an immune response without making your child sick.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection is recommended. An extra booster dose may be required in cases of kidney disease as Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is less effective in such cases. Consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection is recommended. However, consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated.

IF MISS

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Loss of appetite | Skin rash | Body ache | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) | Respiratory disorder | Diarrhea | Fatigue | Decreased appetite | Inflammation of the nose

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

LACTATION INTERACTION

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. Why should I vaccinate my child with Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection?::: Hepatitis B attacks the liver and may lead to life-threatening complications which are difficult to treat in children. Newborns should be given their first hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of their birth. It is best to rely on vaccinations to help prevent such infections as Prevention is better than cure.| Q. If there is an interruption between doses of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection, does the vaccine series need to be restarted?::: No. The series does not need to be restarted. In case the vaccine series was interrupted after the first dose, the second dose should be administered as soon as possible. The second and third doses should be separated by an interval of at least 8 weeks. If just the third dose got delayed, it should be administered as soon as possible. Consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.| Q. Is there any booster dose required after the 3-dose primary series of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection in children?::: Yes, booster doses might be required. It is advised to check for antibody titer level in blood at timely spaced intervals. If the titer level is below the threshold value, a booster dose may be given to raise the levels above the threshold. It is frequently done in children who have kidney disease.| Q. My baby was born prematurely. Is Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection the safe choice::: No. If your child was born prematurely, consult with your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated. Reports reveal that premature babies may experience trouble breathing after getting the vaccine.| Q. Can Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection protect against any other type of hepatitis, apart from hepatitis B?::: Yes. Hepatitis-D is an infection that can occur only in the presence of the hepatitis B virus. Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection protects against hepatitis B which automatically gives immunity against hepatitis D.| Q. Can I get my child vaccinated with other vaccines along with the shots of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection?::: Yes. Co-administration of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection does not interfere with the immune response to any other vaccine and vice versa.| Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away?::: Call your doctor on an immediate basis if your child exhibits severe allergic reactions, numbness or tingling in the body, dizziness, trouble controlling body movements, high fever, or change in vision after getting a shot of Shanvac-B Paediatric 10mcg Injection.

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