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Friday, March 11, 2005

Combination Vaccine

Twinrix* is a vaccine for both hepatitis A and hepatitis B. It combines two FDA-approved vaccines--Havrix, for hepatitis A, and Engerix-B, for hepatitis B. It protects individuals 18 years of age or older against diseases caused by hepatitis A and hepatitis B viruses. The vaccine is recommended for travelers whose occupation or behavior puts them at high risk for exposure to hepatitis B virus, or who are visiting countries with a high or intermediate rate of both hepatitis viruses, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Twinrix*

Age # of Doses Schedule Dose

Adults 18 years and older 3 0, 1, and 6 to 12 months 720 ELISA units (Hepatitis A),
20 µg (Hepatitis B) (1.0 mL total)

*Manufactured by SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals.


source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/vaccinationshepab/index.htm

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