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Immunizations - travel vaccinations - Management
Can I use a rapid schedule for hepatitis B vaccine?
Table 1. Rapid schedule for hepatitis B vaccine.
Vaccine | Rapid schedule | Length of protection | Age range |
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Engerix B® | Accelerated schedule of 3 doses: 0, 1, and 2 months. | Lifelong.* A 4th dose should be given after 12 months. | Neonates to adults. Note: different dosage for children up to and including 15 years of age. |
A schedule of 0, 7, and 21 days can be used when rapid protection is required. | A 4th dose should be given 12 months after the first. | 18 years and above.† |
HBVaxPro® 5 micrograms | Accelerated schedule of 3 doses: 0, 1, and 2 months. | Lifelong.* A 4th dose should be given 12 months after the first. | From birth to 15 years. |
HBVaxPro® 10 micrograms | Accelerated schedule of 3 doses: 0, 1, and 2 months. | A 4th dose should be given 12 months after the first. | 16 years and above. |
* A recent study suggests that lifelong immunity may be conferred following a full primary course of vaccine given to healthy persons. Many health care workers are, however, advised to receive a reinforcing dose 5 years after the primary course (according to Department of Health policy). † Although not licensed, this schedule maybe used in those aged 16–18 where it is important to provide rapid protection. |
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