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Site intended for US residents 18+ only. Please contact the pharmacy to determine vaccine availability and the pharmacy’s ability to administer vaccine in your particular situation. You may also want to discuss your insurance information in advance to verify coverage. The information provided here is not intended to replace medical advice from a health care practitioner. Inclusion of a pharmacy is not a representation or guarantee that you will have insurance coverage for the product when administered at that pharmacy. The choice of pharmacy also may affect your out-of-pocket costs. You should confirm your insurance coverage for VAQTA and its administration prior to vaccination.

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What is VAQTA?

VAQTA is a vaccine that helps prevent Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver. It is a vaccine for people 12 months of age and older.

Important Safety Information

Who should not get VAQTA?
Do not get VAQTA if you or your child have had an allergic reaction to any ingredients of VAQTA, including neomycin or have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of any Hepatitis A vaccine.

 

What should I tell the health care provider before getting VAQTA?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if you or your child: are allergic to latex, since the vial stopper, syringe plunger stopper, and tip cap contain dry natural latex rubber; latex may cause severe allergic reactions in some people; are pregnant or planning to get pregnant; are breastfeeding; have immune problems, like HIV or cancer.

 

If you have already gotten a Hepatitis A shot, talk to your doctor or health care provider to see if VAQTA is right for you. The doctor will help decide if you or your child should get the shot.

 

What are the possible side effects of VAQTA?
The most common side effects seen with VAQTA are pain, soreness, redness, swelling, and warmth where you or your child got the shot; headache (adults 19 years and older); and fever (children 12 to 23 months). If you or your child have any of the following problems, tell your doctor right away because these may be signs of an allergic reaction: trouble breathing, wheezing, hives, or rash.

 

If you or your child has any side effects that worry you or seem to get worse, tell your doctor or health care provider right away.

 

There may be other side effects that are not listed. For more information, ask your doctor or health care provider.

 

You may report any side effects to your or your child’s doctor or directly to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967 or www.vaers.hhs.gov, or to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC at 1-877-888-4231.

 

How is VAQTA given?
It is a shot given in the arm or thigh. VAQTA is given in two doses on two different dates: the first shot is given any time after 12 months of age; the second shot is given 6-18 months after the first shot.

 

If you miss the second shot or if you get your second shot too soon, talk to your doctor or health care provider. They will decide what to do.

 

What do you need to know about VAQTA?
You cannot get Hepatitis A from VAQTA.

 

VAQTA will not prevent other types of Hepatitis, such as Hepatitis B.

 

VAQTA may not be effective in everyone who gets the shot.

 

VAQTA is not a treatment for those who already have Hepatitis A.

 

If you get VAQTA while you are pregnant, please call 1-800-986-8999. Or, you can have your health care provider call.

 

If you would like more information, talk to your health care provider or call 1-800-MERCK-90.

 

Please read the accompanying Patient Information for VAQTA and discuss it with your doctor.
The Prescribing Information also is available.

What is VAQTA® (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated)?

VAQTA is a vaccine that helps prevent Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver. It is a vaccine for people 12 months of age and older.

VAQTA is a vaccine that helps prevent Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver. It is a vaccine for people

VAQTA is a vaccine that helps prevent Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver. It is a vaccine for people 12 months of age and older.

Important Safety Information for VAQTA® (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated)

Who should not get VAQTA?
Do not get VAQTA if you or your child have had an allergic reaction to any ingredients of VAQTA, including neomycin or have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of any Hepatitis A vaccine.

 

What should I tell the health care provider before getting VAQTA?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if you or your child: are allergic to latex, since the vial stopper, syringe plunger stopper, and tip cap contain dry natural latex rubber; latex may cause severe allergic reactions in some people; are pregnant or planning to get pregnant; are breastfeeding; have immune problems, like HIV or cancer.

 

If you have already gotten a Hepatitis A shot, talk to your doctor or health care provider to see if VAQTA is right for you. The doctor will help decide if you or your child should get the shot.

 

What are the possible side effects of VAQTA?
The most common side effects seen with VAQTA are pain, soreness, redness, swelling, and warmth where you or your child got the shot; headache (adults 19 years and older); and fever (children 12 to 23 months). If you or your child have any of the following problems, tell your doctor right away because these may be signs of an allergic reaction: trouble breathing, wheezing, hives, or rash.

 

If you or your child has any side effects that worry you or seem to get worse, tell your doctor or health care provider right away.

 

There may be other side effects that are not listed. For more information, ask your doctor or health care provider.

 

You may report any side effects to your or your child’s doctor or directly to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967 or www.vaers.hhs.gov, or to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC at 1-877-888-4231.

 

How is VAQTA given?
It is a shot given in the arm or thigh. VAQTA is given in two doses on two different dates: the first shot is given any time after 12 months of age; the second shot is given 6-18 months after the first shot.

 

If you miss the second shot or if you get your second shot too soon, talk to your doctor or health care provider. They will decide what to do.

 

What do you need to know about VAQTA?
You cannot get Hepatitis A from VAQTA.

 

VAQTA will not prevent other types of Hepatitis, such as Hepatitis B.

 

VAQTA may not be effective in everyone who gets the shot.

 

VAQTA is not a treatment for those who already have Hepatitis A.

 

If you get VAQTA while you are pregnant, please call 1-800-986-8999. Or, you can have your health care provider call.

 

If you would like more information, talk to your health care provider or call 1-800-MERCK-90.

 

Please read the accompanying Patient Information for VAQTA and discuss it with your doctor.
The Prescribing Information also is available.

Who should not get VAQTA?
Do not get VAQTA if you or your child have had
an allergic reaction to any ingredients of
VAQTA, including neomycin

Who should not get VAQTA?
Do not get VAQTA if you or your child have had an allergic reaction to any ingredients of VAQTA, including neomycin or have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of any Hepatitis A vaccine.
 
What should I tell the health care provider before getting VAQTA?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if you or your child: are allergic to latex, since the vial stopper, syringe plunger stopper, and tip cap contain dry natural latex rubber