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  1. Oct 15, 2021 · First dose: 12 through 23 months of age. Second dose: at least 6 months after the first dose. Infants 6 through 11 months old traveling outside the United States when protection against hepatitis A is recommended should receive 1 dose of hepatitis A vaccine.

  2. Jun 27, 2024 · How to use the schedule. To make vaccination recommendations, healthcare providers should: Determine recommended vaccine by age ( Table 1 – By Age) Assess need for additional recommended vaccinations by medical condition or other indication ( Table 2 – By Medical Condition)

  3. Table 1. Recommended vaccination for adults who meet age requirement, . lack documentation of vaccination, or lack evidence of immunity. Recommended vaccination for adults with an additional risk factor or another indication. Recommended vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making.

  4. Feb 23, 2024 · There are also combination vaccines for adults that protect against both hepatitis A and hepatitis B. However, these have a different dosing schedule. Ask your doctor for details.

  5. Depending on the manufacturer, adults are given the vaccine in a 2-dose series at 0 and 6 to 12 months (Havrix) or 0 and 6 to 18 months (Vaqta). Or adults may be given the combination HepA and HepB vaccine on a 3-dose schedule: at 0, 1, and 6 months.

  6. Not at risk but want protection from hepatitis A (identification of risk factor not required): 2-dose series HepA (Havrix 612 months apart or Vaqta 6–18 months apart [minimum interval: 6 months]) or 3-dose series HepA-HepB (Twinrix at 0, 1, 6 months [minimum intervals: 4 weeks between doses 1 and 2, 5 months between doses 2 and 3])

  7. In February 2018, the Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older, United States, 2018 became efective, as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  8. Jun 7, 2024 · Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A? A Screening Questionnaire for Adults. Use this questionnaire to assess your patients’ risk factors. View PDF. Show all. Materials for Vaccine Recipients. Alphabetical by Title. Hepatitis A Is a Serious Liver Disease: Vaccination Can Protect You! Handout for all ages. View PDF.

  9. www.hhs.gov › immunization › diseasesHepatitis A | HHS.gov

    Apr 27, 2021 · Adults at increased risk for hepatitis A. Adults who are at risk for hepatitis A can also get vaccinated. The shot is given in 2 doses — adults get each dose 6 to 18 months apart. You may be at risk for hepatitis A if you: Travel to a place where it’s common; Are a man who has sex with men; Use drugs (with or without needles)

  10. Adults are more likely to have symptoms than children. About 7 out of 10 adults have symptoms, while children younger than age 6 years usually have no symptoms. About 1 out of 8 people with symptoms will have a prolonged or relapsing infecious illness that lasts up to 6 months. How long do symptoms last?

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