WHAT HAVRIX JUNIOR MONODOSE IS AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Havrix Junior Monodose is a vaccine containing the hepatitis A virus. It is used to boost the body’s immune system to help protect against hepatitis A infection in children and adolescents from 1 year up to and including 15 years of age.
HOW HAVRIX JUNIOR MONODOSE WORKS?
The virus is not alive so this vaccine cannot cause hepatitis A infection.
When your child is given Havrix Junior Monodose their body will make antibodies (the body’s natural defence system) against the hepatitis A virus.
After 2 to 4 weeks, these antibodies will have been produced and will protect your child against hepatitis A infection.
To ensure long term protection, your child should receive a second (booster) vaccination 6 to 12 months after their first dose. As long as the booster is given within 3 years, they should still be fully protected. Once the booster vaccination is given, they are not expected to need an additional dose of Havrix.
Having this vaccine will only protect against hepatitis A and not against any other type of hepatitis virus or any other illness that can cause hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).