Avaxim 80 U Pediatric/Avaxim Adult Indications/Uses

Avaxim 80 U Pediatric: Avaxim 80 U Pediatric comes in the form of a suspension for injection in a prefilled syringe (0.5 mL). This vaccine is recommended in the prevention of infection induced by hepatitis A virus in children 12 months to 15 years inclusive.
This vaccine should be administered in accordance with official recommendations.
Avaxim Adult: This medicinal product is a VACCINE.
This medicinal product is recommended in the prevention of infection caused by hepatitis A virus in adults over the age of 16 years.
Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for subjects exposed to hepatitis A virus risks such as: Non-immunized adults traveling in an endemic area (region where the hepatitis A virus is commonly found).
* Adults professionally exposed to a risk of contamination: nursery personnel, boarders and staff of establishments and services for handicapped infants and children, sewage and water treatment personnel, food industry and catering personnel).
* Adults in particular risk categories (haemophilia, multiple transfusion, IV drug dependency, homosexual practices).
It does not protect against infection due to other types of hepatitis virus or to other known pathogens of the liver.