Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is an active immunizing agent. It is used for the prevention of hepatitis B infection in individuals considered at risk of exposure to hepatitis B virus. Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. For the vaccine to be effective, you have to receive all the doses. It is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, it may cause fatigue and injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, or pain in some people. If you are bothered by such reactions, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

• Fatigue
• Decreased appetite
• Inflammation of the nose

If you miss a dose of Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

• Q. Q. Who all should get vaccinated with Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine??
  Ans: Everyone should get vaccinated with Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine. All infants, beginning at birth, all children aged up to 19 years who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Shanvac-B 20mcg Vaccine to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.
• Q. Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable??
  Ans: No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)
• Q. Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening??
  Ans: Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.
• Q. Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious??
  Ans: Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.
• Q. Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food??
  Ans: Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.
• Q. Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever??
  Ans: Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.

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