Hepashield
Hepashield Products are primarily used for
About Hepashield Products
Uses of Hepashield Products
Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is used for prevention of Hepatitis B infection.
Hepashield Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Hepashield are Neuropathy, Pain, Paralysis, Abdominal pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Convulsion, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Decreased blood pressure, Itching, Feeling of discomfort, Meningitis, Muscle pain, Nausea1a, Rash, Erythema (skin redness), Vomiting, Weakness.
How Hepashield Products work
Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Patient Concerns about Hepashield Products
Frequently asked questions about Hepashield Products
Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)
Q. Who all should get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA)?
Everyone should get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA). All infants, beginning at birth, all children aged up to 19 years who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.
Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?
No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)
Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?
Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.
Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?
Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.
Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?
Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.
Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?
Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.
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