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Hepatitis B - Management
Hepatitis A and hepatitis B combined vaccine: rapid schedule (NHS Rx)
Age from 1 year to 15 years 11 months
Hepatitis A + hepatitis B vaccine (Ambirix)
Ambirix vaccine suspension for injection 1ml pre-filled syringes
Give 1ml by intramuscular injection.
Supply 1 1ml prefilled syringe.
Age from 16 years onwards
Hepatitis A + hepatitis B vaccine: rapid schedule
Twinrix Adult suspension for injection 1ml pre-filled syringes
Give 1ml by intramuscular injection. For rapid primary immunization, give 3 doses on days 0, 7, and 21.
Supply 1 1ml prefilled syringe.
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