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Hepatitis A Vaccine

Also known as: Hep A Vaccine

Type: Live Or InactivatedAge group: Children And AdultsDoses: 1 2Route: Subcutaneous Or IntramuscularGovt. UIP: No

Protects against hepatitis A, a common cause of viral jaundice.

Protects against

  • Hepatitis A

Schedule

From 12 months: 1 dose of live vaccine or 2 doses of inactivated vaccine 6 months apart (IAP).

Possible side effects

  • Pain at site
  • Mild fever

Who should not get it

  • Severe allergy; live vaccine not in pregnancy or immune deficiency

Precautions

Useful for travellers and food handlers.

Prevents

Hepatitis A

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hepatitis A Vaccine vaccine protect against?

Hepatitis A

What is the Hepatitis A Vaccine schedule?

From 12 months: 1 dose of live vaccine or 2 doses of inactivated vaccine 6 months apart (IAP).

What are the side effects of Hepatitis A Vaccine?

Pain at site, Mild fever

Medically reviewed by

Medical review pending

Last updated

9 October 2026

Sources

  • Universal Immunization Programme schedule, MoHFW
  • IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP)
  • WHO position papers

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.