GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. For the vaccine to be effective, you have to receive all the doses.

It is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, it may cause fatigue and injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, or pain in some people. If you are bothered by such reactions, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

If you miss a dose of GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection.

Inform your doctor if you are taking medications for cancer or HIV.

Inform your doctor before taking the vaccine if you are old, obese or if you smoke.

If you have an illness causing a high temperature, it is best to postpone vaccination until after the illness.

Q. Who all should get vaccinated with GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine?

Everyone should get vaccinated with GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine. All infants, beginning at birth, all children aged up to 19 years who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.

Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?

No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)

Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?

Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.

Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?

Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.

Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?

Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.

Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?

Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.

In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is used to protect against infection by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus. It can be spread from a mother to her newborn baby, by sharing needles and other equipment during drug use, by having sex with an infected person, by having a tattoo or body piercing, and by sharing contaminated toothbrushes or razors. Hepatitis B can be serious, but it does not always cause obvious symptoms. GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is given by an injection into a muscle as soon as possible after exposure to a risk and will help prevent infection. It is recommended for all infants and children up to age 18 years and adults in high-risk groups. This medicine does not work if you already have hepatitis B.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Fatigue

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is recommended.However, please inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of GeneVac-B Adult Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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