Twinrix Paed Injection

• You should not receive Twinrix Paediatric injection if:
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients in the vaccine.
• You are allergic to neomycin (an antibiotic).
• You have had an allergic reaction after getting a previous Hepatitis A or Hepatitis B vaccine.
• You have a severe illness with a high fever (over 38°C). A minor cold is usually not a problem, but check with your doctor first.

Other General Warnings

• You have had any health problems after a previous vaccination.
• You have a weak immune system due to illness or medication.
• You have a bleeding disorder or bruise easily.
• You have fainted after a previous injection. Fainting can happen, especially in adolescents, even before or after the needle goes in. Make sure procedures are in place to prevent injury from fainting.
• You might have been exposed to Hepatitis A or B recently (you might be in the incubation period). It's not known if the vaccine will prevent the disease in these cases.
• The vaccine will not protect against other liver infections like Hepatitis C and E, or other germs.

• The doctor will inject Twinrix Paediatric vaccine into the muscle of your upper arm (if you are an adolescent or older child) or into the thigh muscle (if you are an infant). The vaccine should never be injected into a vein.
• Before the injection, the vaccine must be shaken well to achieve a uniform, hazy white liquid.

• Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C.
• Keep the vaccine in its original packaging to protect it from light.

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