Havrix 720 Junior Monodose Vial Of 0.5ml Vaccine
Description
Havrix 720 Junior Monodose vaccine is a vaccine that contains an inactivated form of the hepatitis A virus. It is used to boost the immune system and help protect children and adolescents aged 1 to 15 years from hepatitis A infection.
Havrix Junior Monodose Vaccine should be given by a qualified healthcare provider. Possible side effects may include pain and discomfort at the injection site, nausea, and a mild fever. These effects are generally mild and temporary. If they persist, please contact your doctor immediately.
Before receiving the vaccine, it is important to inform your healthcare provider if your child is pregnant, has a compromised immune system, or has any known allergies. Vaccination is not advisable if there has been a severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹1896.00 |
You Save | ₹632.00 (25% on MRP) |
Contains | Inactivated Hapatitis A Vaccine(720.0 Iu/0.5ml) |
Uses | Vaccine for hepatitis A infection |
Side effects | pain and discomfort at the injection site, nausea, and fever. |
Therapy | VACCINE |
Uses
Contraindications
- If your child is allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the vaccine's ingredients.
- If your child is allergic to any other hepatitis A vaccine or neomycin, an antibiotic that may be present in very small amounts.
- If your child is 16 years of age or older, another product, Havrix Monodose, is recommended for this age group.
- If your child has a high temperature (fever), the presence of a minor infection such as a cold should not pose a problem. Please consult your doctor first.
Side effects
- Pain and discomfort at the injection site
- Nausea
- Fever
Precautions and Warnings
Other General Warnings
- Your child is on dialysis for a kidney issue.
- Your child already has the hepatitis A virus or is living with someone who has recently contracted the hepatitis A virus.
- Your child has any condition that affects their body's ability to fight disease (immunosuppression).
Directions for Use
- Havrix 720 Junior Monodose vaccine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional.
- Self-administration is not permitted.
- Please follow any aftercare instructions provided by your doctor or nurse.
- Children and adolescents aged 1 to 18 years should receive a single dose of HAVRIX 720 Junior (0.5 mL suspension) for primary immunisation. To ensure long-term protection, a booster dose is recommended anytime between 6 and 12 months after the first dose....
Storage and disposal
Quick Tips
- Havrix Junior Monodose is an inactivated hepatitis A vaccine used to protect children aged 1 to 15 years against hepatitis A infection.
- It is given as a 0.5 mL injection into a muscle, with one primary dose followed by a booster dose 6 to 12 months later to ensure long-term protection.
- The vaccine should not be given to children who are allergic to any of its ingredients (including neomycin), have a high fever, or are 16 years or older.
- Common side effects include pain or redness at the injection site, irritability, loss of appetite, drowsiness, nausea, fever, or general discomfort.
- Tell the doctor if the child has a weakened immune system, is on dialysis, lives with someone who recently had hepatitis A, or has a bleeding problem.
- The vaccine must be stored in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C, protected from light, and should not be frozen.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Please inform your doctor or nurse if your child is currently taking, about to receive, or has recently taken any other medication.
- Havrix Junior Monodose can be administered alongside most routine childhood vaccinations, although these will be given at separate injection sites.
- Consult your doctor if your child is on any medication that impacts their immune response. The vaccine should not be administered if your child is taking such medication.
Content Details

Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What lifestyle changes can be made to prevent Hepatitis A infection?
- Keep your hands clean because hepatitis A can spread through dirty food and water. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, changing diapers, and before and after cooking to help stop the infection.
- Eat a healthy diet. Speak with a dietitian to create a meal plan.
- Avoid greasy foods and raw or undercooked meals.
- Stay away from drinking alcohol.
- Keep a healthy weight.
- Get tested for hepatitis if you take care of or live with someone who has it.
- If you have diabetes, do not share your blood sugar meters, lancets, or any other items with others, as this can spread the infection.
Q: What precautions can be taken after vaccination?
Q: Who should not receive Havrix 750 Junior Monodose vaccine?
References
- Havrix Junior Monodose Vaccine [Internet]. [cited 2025 Mar 26].
- HAVRIX 1440 (ADULT) / 720 (JUNIOR) GSK [Internet]. [cited 2025 Mar 26].
- PRODUCT MONOGRAPH HAVRIX hepatitis A vaccine, inactivated Suspension for injection Active immunizing agent against infection by hepatitis A virus [Internet]. 2021.[cited 2025 Mar 26].
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