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Vaccine\u00a0Hepatitis\u00a0B (rDNA) (\u00a0adsorbed\u00a0) (HBV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engerix-B is a vaccine used against infection by hepatitis B. It can also help protect against infection by hepatitis D.
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This vaccine can be given to newborns, children, and adolescents up to 15 years of age.
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Hepatitis B is an infectious disease of the liver caused by a virus. Some people have the hepatitis B virus in their bodies but cannot get rid of it. They carry the virus and can still infect other people. The disease is spread by the virus entering the body through contact with body fluids, usually blood, from an infected person.
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If the mother is a carrier of the virus, she can transmit it to her newborn baby at birth. The virus can also be transmitted from a carrier by e.g. unprotected sex if you share injection needles with other people or with medical equipment that has not been properly sterilized.
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The most common signs of the disease are headache, fever, nausea, and jaundice (yellow skin and yellow eyes), but about 3 out of 10 patients get no symptoms. Among those infected with hepatitis B, 1 in 10 adults and up to 9 in 10 newborns will become carriers of the virus and probably later develop serious liver disease and in some cases liver cancer.
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How Engerix-B works<\/strong> Engerix-B contains small amounts of the “outer shell” of the hepatitis B virus. These outer parts are not contagious and can not make you sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engerix-B should not be given if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Engerix-B. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies or if you have ever experienced any health problems after vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Engerix-B if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n People on dialysis, who have had liver problems for a long time or who are carriers of hepatitis C or are HIV- positive can still be vaccinated with Engerix-B by a doctor, as a hepatitis B infection can be serious in these people. For more information on kidney problems and dialysis, see section 3. If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor before being vaccinated with Engerix-B. Fainting can occur (mainly in adolescents) after, or even before, any needle injection. Therefore, tell your doctor or nurse if you have fainted from a previous injection. Like other vaccines, Engerix-B may not give you full protection against hepatitis B. Several factors such as old age, gender, obesity, smoking, and some long-term problems reduce your immune response to the vaccine. If any of these apply to you, your doctor may decide to take a blood sample or give you another dose of Engerix-B, to ensure that you have received protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Engerix-B can be given at the same time as most other vaccines that are usually given routinely. The doctor ensures that the vaccines are given separately and at different injection sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engerix-B is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, do not drive or use machines if you feel unwell. You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’. How the vaccine is given<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will give you the recommended dose of one of Engerix-B. Engerix-B said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much vaccine is given<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will receive several injections with Engerix-B. Once you have received all the doses in the series, you can expect protection against hepatitis B for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several different schemes for how Engerix-B can be given. The doctor chooses what is most suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must follow the instructions from the doctor\/nurse regarding return visits for future doses. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about how many vaccinations you should receive. Vaccination and childbirth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have hepatitis B and have recently given birth, Schedule 1 or 2 can be used to vaccinate your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kidney problems and dialysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your child has kidney problems or is on dialysis, the doctor may decide to take a blood sample or give you an extra dose of the vaccine, to ensure that your child has received protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all vaccines, this vaccine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects may occur with this vaccine: Allergic reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get an allergic reaction, contact a doctor immediately. The characters can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These signs generally begin very soon after you have received an injection. Contact your doctor immediately if this occurs after you leave the clinic. Other side effects can be:<\/strong> Very common<\/strong> (these may occur with more than 1 in 10 vaccine doses)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common<\/strong> (these may occur in up to 1 in 10 vaccine doses)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong> (these may occur with up to 1 in 100 vaccine doses)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare<\/strong> (may occur in up to 1 in 1,000 vaccine doses)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects that have been reported since the launch of Engerix-B include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In very premature babies (born week 28 or earlier in pregnancy) there may be longer breaks between breaths than normal for 2-3 days after vaccination. Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n GlaxoSmithKline AB, Box 516, 169 29 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: 08-638 93 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Email: info.produkt@gsk.com Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rue de l’Institut 89<\/p>\n\n\n\n B-1330 Rixensart<\/p>\n\n\n\n Belgium This medicinal product has been authorized in the EEA Member States under the following names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Austria, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain: Engerix B Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n France, Ireland, Italy: Engerix-B-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany: Engerix-B Children<\/p>\n\n\n\n Greece: Engerix<\/p>\n\n\n\n Netherlands: Engerix-B Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portugal, United Kingdom: Engerix B<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Engerix-B is a vaccine used against infection by hepatitis B. 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. What you need to know before you get Engerix-B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Engerix-B should not be given:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nSchedule 1 – for newborns, children, and adolescents up to 15 years<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> First injection one<\/td> – as agreed<\/td><\/tr> Second injection one<\/td> – 1 month after the first injection a<\/td><\/tr> Third injection one<\/td> – 6 months after the first injection a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Schedule 2 – newborns, children, and adolescents up to 15 years<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> First injection one<\/td> – as agreed<\/td><\/tr> Second injection one<\/td> – 1 month after the first injection a<\/td><\/tr> Third injection one<\/td> – 2 months following the first injection a<\/td><\/tr> Fourth injection one<\/td> – 12 months after the first injection, a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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