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Hepatitis A vaccine

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

The Hepatitis A vaccine protects against hepatitis A infection from contaminated food or water. Common side effects are mild: sore arm, headache, tiredness.

What it protects against

Hepatitis A infection from contaminated food or water.

Possible side effects

Sore arm, headache, tiredness.

Who should not get it

Severe allergy to a previous dose.

National immunization schedule

Common questions

What does the hepatitis a vaccine prevent?
Hepatitis A infection from contaminated food or water.

What are the side effects of the hepatitis a vaccine?
Sore arm, headache, tiredness.

Who should not get the hepatitis a vaccine?
Severe allergy to a previous dose.

When is the hepatitis a vaccine given in Nepal?
See the national immunization schedule record for your country.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); CDC Vaccine Information Statements as reference

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