Afluria Vaccine
Afluria is a flu vaccine that comes in several varieties for children and adults, including one with a needle-free delivery system called PharmaJet. Afluria was associated with a 23% risk...
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Hepatitis A Vaccine Side Effects
Havrix and Vaqta are two vaccines against Hepatitis A. The risk of severe side effects is low, but Vaqta is more likely to cause fevers in children under 2 years...
Vaqta Vaccine
Vaqta is an immunization against a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Severe side effects are rare, but fevers occur in 16% of children under 2 years...
Havrix Vaccine
Havrix is an immunization against Hepatitis A. The most common side effect is soreness and pain where the shot was given. Havrix has been linked to reports of severe side...
Hepatitis A Vaccine
The Hepatitis A vaccine is an immunization against a viral disease that causes liver inflammation. It is very safe, but some children develop mild fevers or seizures. Serious side effects...
Hepatitis B Vaccines
Vaccines agianst Hepatitis B are given in a 3-dose series of shots. The first shot is usually given at birth. Serious side effects are rare, but the risks increase for...
Engerix-B Vaccine
Engerix-B is a vaccine against Hepatitis B that is given in a series of 3 shots. The most common side effects are fatigue and soreness where the shot was given....
Recombivax HB Vaccine
Recombivax HB is a vaccine against Hepatitis B for people of all ages. It is given in a series of 3 shots. The most common side effects are injection-site reactions....
Infanrix Vaccine
Infanrix an immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. It is given in a 5-dose series of shots to children between the ages of 2 months and 6 years old. What...
Daptacel Vaccine
Daptacel is an immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) that is given in a 5-shot series to children. What is Daptacel? Daptacel® is a DTaP vaccine made by Sanofi...