Usual Adult Dose for Hepatitis B Prophylaxis:
Primary Vaccination:Engerix-B(R):19 years and younger: Three doses (0.5 mL each) intramuscularly on a 0, 1, and 6 month schedule20 years and older: Three doses (1 mL each) intramuscularly on a 0, 1, and 6 month scheduleHeplisav-B(R): Two doses (0.5 mL each) intramuscularly one month apartRecombivax-HB(R): 19 years and younger: Three doses (0.5 mL each) intramuscularly on a 0, 1, and 6 month schedule (use pediatric/adolescent formulation)20 years and older: Three doses (1 mL each) intramuscularly on a 0, 1, and 6 month schedule (use adult formulation)Known or Presumed Hepatitis B Exposure:Engerix-B(R) : Use recommended doses of (above) on a 0, 1, and 6 month schedule OR a 0, 1, 2, and 12 month schedule.Recombivax-HB(R): Refer to recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)Comments:-Administer hepatitis B immune globulin if appropriate.-Start hepatitis B vaccine as soon as possible after exposure.
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