hepatitis a vaccine/hepatitis b vaccine (Twinrix)

Combination hepatitis A & B vaccine. Indications: 1) travelers to foreign countries with a high prevalence of hepatitis A & B 2) patients with chronic liver disease 3) healthcare personnel 4) military personnel 5) IV-drug abusers Contraindications: -> previous vaccination with hepatitis A or B vaccine Dosage: Schedule: 3 doses at 0, 1 & 6 months Contains hepatitis A vaccine (inactivated) 720 EL.U & hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant) 20 ug HBsAg/mL

References

Prescriber's Letter 8(6):33 2001 Facts & Comparisons 4.0

Components

hepatitis A vaccine (Harvix, VAQTA) hepatitis B vaccine (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, Heplisav-B, Dynavax, PreHevbrio)