Hepa-B

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Dosage Neonates, infants and children upto 19 years of age: The recommended dose of Hepatitis B vaccine (rDNA) is >10 mcg of antigen protein in 0.5 ml.Adults 19 years of age and older: The recommended dose of Hepatitis B vaccine (rDNA) is >20 mcg of antigen in 1 ml.Primary immunization schedule for all ages:The usual immunization schedule consists of 3 doses of vaccine- First dose: at elected date Second dose: 1 month after first dose Third dose: 6 months after first dose or accelerated schedule consists of 4 doses of vaccine- First dose: at elected date Second dose: 1 month after first dose Third dose: 2 months after first dose Fourth dose: 12 months after first dose Accelerated schedule confer protection more quickly and is expected to provide better patient compliance.Neonate born to hepatitis B surface antigen-positive mother, 4 doses of 10 micrograms: First dose: at birth with Hepatitis B immunoglobulin injection (separate site) Second dose: 1 month after first dose Third dose: 2 months after first dose Fourth dose: 12 months after first dose For travellers departing within 1 month, adult over 18 years, First dose: at elected date Second dose: 7 days after first dose Third dose: 21 days after first dose Fourth dose: 12 months after first dose Renal insufficiency (including haemodialysis patients), adult and child over 16 years 4 doses of 40 micrograms- First dose: at the appropriate date Second dose: 1 month after first dose Third dose: 2 months after first dose Fourth dose: 6 months after first dose Immunization schedule and booster doses may need to be adjusted in those with low antibody concentration.Booster vaccinations: For persons with normal immune status who have been vaccinated, booster doses ofHepatitis B vaccine has not been established. However, booster doses are recommended for hemodialysis patients or other immunocompromised persons.