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    The document discusses the hepatitis A vaccine. Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is found in human stool. The hepatitis A vaccine requires two doses given at least 6 months apart for lasting protection. For children, the first dose should be given between 12-23 months of age or later. For adults, the vaccine series can be started whenever protection is desired or risk of infection exists, and is best started at least one month before travel for protection.

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    The document discusses the hepatitis A vaccine. Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is found in human stool. The hepatitis A vaccine requires two doses given at least 6 months apart for lasting protection. For children, the first dose should be given between 12-23 months of age or later. For adults, the vaccine series can be started whenever protection is desired or risk of infection exists, and is best started at least one month before travel for protection.

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    Hepatitis A Vaccine

    Ketua Rizky Alamsyah Martani (1102012253)


    Anggota Rendy Muttaqien Sinaga (1102012236)
    Zafira Alfani (1102012315)
    M.Azmi Hakim (1102012170)
    Mutiara Sandia (1102012186)
    Pungki Dio Azzawahani (1102012213)
    Ulima Rahmagita (1102012301)
    Revi Yunarni Syaray (1102012239)
    Tiara Windasari A (1102011279)
    Tri Andini Lestari (1102011284)
    HEPACCINE
    HEPATITIS A VACCINE
    Hepatitis A is a
    serious liver
    disease caused by
    the hepatitis A
    virus (HAV). HAV is
    found in the stool
    of people with
    hepatitis A.

    VACCINE SCHEDULE
    Two doses of the vaccine are needed for lasting protection. These doses should be
    Mode of given at least 6 months apart.
    transmission CHILDREN ADULTS
    The first dose should be given at 12 through • The hepatitis A vaccine series may be
    23 months of age. Children who are not started whenever a person wishes to be
    vaccinated by 2 years of age can be protected or is at risk of infection.
    vaccinated at later visits. • For travelers, it is best to start the
    vaccine series at least one month before
    traveling. (Some protection may still
    result if the vaccine is given on or closer
    to the travel date.)

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