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Engerix B 10mcg Paed – Hepatitis B Vaccine
UGX 65,000
Engerix B 10mcg Paed is a Hepatitis B vaccine specifically designed for children and infants. It provides safe and effective protection against the hepatitis B virus (HBV), reducing the risk of liver disease and chronic infection. This vaccine is a critical part of the routine childhood immunization schedule.
Engerix B 10mcg Paed is a recombinant hepatitis B vaccine formulated for infants and children. This vaccine is used to prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, a serious liver infection that can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Administered as part of routine childhood vaccination, Engerix B is highly effective and offers long-lasting immunity after the recommended series of doses.
🔹 Who Should Get Engerix B 10mcg Paed?
Infants and children (as part of routine vaccination)
Children in high-risk areas or those at risk of exposure to hepatitis B
Children born to mothers with chronic hepatitis B
Healthcare workers exposed to blood or bodily fluids
🔹 Key Benefits:
✔ Prevents hepatitis B virus infection in children and infants
✔ Safe and effective for pediatric use (10mcg dose)
✔ Reduces the risk of liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer caused by HBV
✔ Helps protect newborns from congenital hepatitis B
✔ Ensures long-term immunity with a simple vaccine series
🔹 Indications:
Routine vaccination for infants and children
Prevention of hepatitis B in at-risk children and infants
Protection for children born to mothers with chronic hepatitis B
Immunization for children in high-risk areas or those exposed to HBV
⚠️ Precautions:
Must be administered under medical supervision
Common side effects: pain at the injection site, mild fever, irritability
Not recommended for individuals with a severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine
Consult your healthcare provider if the child is pregnant or has a compromised immune system
📦 Packaging: 1 dose (65,000)
🔍 Keywords: Engerix B 10mcg Paed, Hepatitis B vaccine, pediatric vaccine, HBV prevention, childhood immunization, liver disease prevention, hepatitis B protection
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