Twinrix Jnr

What Is Twinrix Jnr Used For?

Twinrix Jnr is a combination vaccine used for the prevention of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B infection in non-immune Children and adolescents aged 1 to 15 years who are at risk of having both hepatitis A and hepatitis B infection. Twinrix Jnr can purchase at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.

What is Twinrix Jnr Composition?

Twinrix Jnr contains; Hepatitis A virus (inactivated); hepatitis B surface antigen as active ingredients.

How Does Twinrix Jnr Work?

The Twinrix Jnr vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.

What Is Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Infection?

Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are infectious diseases caused by Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B viruses. It causes the liver to become inflamed (swollen).

How Is Twinrix Jnr Administered?

Twinrix Jnr is administered as an injection by your doctor or nurse. Twinrix Jnr will be injected into your upper arm muscle in adults and older children, and into the thigh muscle in infants.

Twinrix Jnr Dosage

The dose for children and adolescents aged 1 to 15 years is 0.5 mL

What is Twinrix Jnr Dose Schedule?

Twinrix Jnr is generally given as a total of three doses over 6 months. Each dose is given on a separate visit to the hospital.

• First dose of Twinrix Jnr is given at an elected date

• Second dose of Twinrix Jnr 1 month later after the first dose

• Third dose of Twinrix Jnr is given 6 months after the first dose

What Are The Common Side Effects Of Twinrix Jnr?

Common side effects include;

• soreness

• Redness

• Swelling