VAQTA® Adult, suspension for injection Hepatitis A vaccine 1ml suspension for injection pre-filled syringe POM X1

What is Vaqta?:

Vaqta Adult is one of a general group of medicines called vaccines. Vaccines are used to protect against infectious diseases. They work by causing the body to produce its own protection against the targeted disease. This vaccine helps to protect against hepatitis A infection. Hepatitis A is a virus that attacks the liver, which can be caught from food or drink that contains the virus. Symptoms of hepatitis A include a yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) and feeling generally unwell. When an injection of this vaccine is given, the body's natural defences will produce protection (antibodies) against the hepatitis A infection. However, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks after receiving the injection before you will be protected. This vaccine will not protect you against other viruses that infect the liver (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or hepatitis E). This vaccine protects against hepatitis A but cannot cause hepatitis A infection. 2 The vaccination may not work properly if the person to be vaccinated is already infected with the hepatitis A virus.

What is it used for?:

Vaqta Adult is for adults aged 18 years and over. This vaccine is not suitable for anyone younger than 18 years of age.

Patient info leaflet link:

VAQTA PIL