This information sheet discusses the hepatitis A vaccine. It explains hepatitis A virus infection, its effect on the liver, and its transmission and symptoms, and advises that a vaccine can prevent the disease. The information sheet lists who should get the vaccine and when, who should not get the vaccine or should wait, whether there are any risks or adverse reactions to the vaccine, different types of reactions, and what to do. It describes the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and provides sources of further information.
Publication Language:
Russian
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Prevention
Subjects:
Adverse Reactions
Publication Date:
2011
Series:
Vaccine Information Statement
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: b&w.