hepatitis B vaccine

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:vaccine
gptkbp:availability widely available
gptkbp:average_temperature 2-8° C
gptkbp:clinical_trial extensively studied
gptkbp:community_health significantly reduced hepatitis B incidence
gptkbp:contraindication severe allergic reaction to yeast
gptkbp:defense included in EPI (Expanded Program on Immunization)
gptkbp:development developed by recombinant DNA technology
gptkbp:dosage_form 3 doses
not routinely recommended
gptkbp:first_dose_timing at birth
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1981
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label hepatitis B vaccine
gptkbp:is_effective_against over 90% in healthy individuals
gptkbp:is_recommended_for gptkb:children
infants
adults at risk
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to long-lasting immunity
subunit vaccine
ongoing research for improved formulations
high in many countries
post-marketing surveillance conducted
0, 1, 6 months
first vaccine against a viral infection
ACIP recommends vaccination for high-risk adults
CDC recommends vaccination for all infants
administered in a series of injections
available in low-income countries
collaborations with WHO and UNICEF
considered safe for pregnant women
cost-effective intervention
distributed globally through health organizations
effective in preventing chronic infection
prevention of liver cancer
public health campaigns promote vaccination
recommended for healthcare workers
reduces transmission rates
research into combination vaccines
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance approved by FDA
approved by EMA
gptkbp:route_of_administration intramuscular injection
gptkbp:second_dose_timing 1-2 months after first dose
gptkbp:side_effect fatigue
fever
mild pain at injection site
rare serious adverse events
gptkbp:targets gptkb:virus
gptkbp:third_dose_timing 6-18 months after first dose
gptkbp:trade_names gptkb:Recombivax_HB
gptkb:Engerix-B
gptkbp:type gptkb:recombinant_vaccine
gptkbp:vaccine_production produced using yeast cells
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4