GENEVAC B 10 MCG INJECTION 0.5 ML

Genevac B Vaccine belongs to the group of medicines called ‘immunizing agents’ primarily used to prevent hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is a disease that occurs when the hepatitis B virus attacks the liver and causes infection. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Genevac B Vaccine contains ‘ Hepatitis B vaccine.’ It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus or its protein when injected. Thereby, it helps provide immunity or resistance against the hepatitis B virus. The viral vaccine can be inactivated/killed virus (inability to replicate) or attenuated/live (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

Genevac B Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Genevac B Vaccine are headache, irritability, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis (disease affecting the nervous system), kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, and HIV/AIDS. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before taking Genevac B Vaccine . Genevac B Vaccine may make you feel weak or tired and drowsy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by the doctor.

Genevac B Vaccine is an immunizing agent that contains hepatitis B vaccine.’ It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus (live, attenuated, inactivated or killed), thus providing immunity or resistance against the disease. Inactivated viral vaccines contain the whole virus, but they do not have the ability to replicate.

• Fever
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site