Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is important that your doctor check your progress to make sure this vaccine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

Fainting may occur after you receive this vaccine. Your doctor may want you to be observed after you get the injection to prevent and manage fainting.

This vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it. This vaccine will not treat symptoms of hepatitis A or hepatitis B infection if you already have the disease. It is very important to take precautions to reduce the risk of hepatitis A or hepatitis B infection.

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