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HEPATITIS A VACCINE
PATIENT
INFORMATION
HEPATITIS
A:
Is a highly contagious illness. The predominant modes of transmission
are person-to-person via the fecal-oral route and via contaminated food.
HEPATITIS A VACCINE:
Is indicated for active immunization of persons >2 years of age against
disease by Hepatitis A virus for those considered to be at high risk.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
| • any acute illness. | |
| • history of hypersensitivity to any component. | |
| • immunosuppression. | |
| • pregnancy or nursing mothers. |
RISKS:
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• adverse reactions to Hepatitis A vaccine are mild and infrequent, consisting of localized redness and swelling at the injection site. |
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• may also cause headache, fatigue, fever, malaise, loss of appetite and nausea. |
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• less frequent problems include itching, rash, hives, sore throat, upper respiratory tract infection, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, joint and muscle aches, enlarged lymph nodes, sleep disturbance, dizziness and photophobia. |
If you have a serious or unusual problem after getting the Hepatitis A
vaccine, call your physician or go to a medical facility promptly. If you have a reaction
to the vaccine, write down exactly what happened and report to a nurse
at UL Lafayette Student Health Service by calling 482-5464.
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Student Health Services, P.O. Box 43692, Lafayette, LA, 70504-3692
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