What is Hepatitis B Vaccine?
Hepatitis B vaccine is listed at birth in Pakistan's routine immunization schedule.
Dosage and schedule
One birth dose, followed by hepatitis B-containing pentavalent doses later in infancy.
- 1
At Birth
At birth
Benefits
- Helps prevent hepatitis B infection early in life.
- The birth dose starts protection before later combination vaccine doses.
Diseases prevented
- Hepatitis B
Common reactions
- Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
- Mild fever or tiredness can occur.
Precautions
- Tell the vaccinator about any serious allergic reaction after a previous vaccine.
- Do not delay urgent medical care for jaundice or signs of serious illness.
When to seek help
- Seek care for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, collapse, or a very high fever.