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Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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Hepatitis B Vaccine
Revision Date : 21/12/2020
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Approved: TC, KOH
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Alert
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All neonates (preterm or term) born to hepatitis B positive mothers must be given a dose of hepatitis B vaccine AND hepatitis B immunoglobulin at birth.
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Indication
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Primary immunisation of ALL infants against infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.
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Action
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Stimulates the production of antibodies to confer protection against the hepatitis B virus.
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Drug Type
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Vaccine.
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Trade Name
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H-B-Vax-II− for immunisation at birth.
Infanrix Hexa− for immunisation at 2, 4 and 6 months of age.
Engerix-B− for immunisation at birth, 2, 4 and 6 months of age.
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Presentation
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HB-Vax-II− 5 microg/0.5 mL
Infanrix Hexa− 10 microg/0.5 mL
Engerix-B Thiomersal Free Paediatric Formulation− 10 microg/0.5 mL
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