Energix B Vaccine

Energix B Vaccine is commercially available as a sterile suspension, ready to use for I.M.injection. The vial must be shaken well before administration. Paediatric & Adolescent dose: Each 0.5ml dose contains 10mcg of Hepatitis Bsurface antigen (purified) adsorbed on 0.25mg Aluminium as Aluminium hydroxideand 0.025mg of Thiomersal as preservative .Adult dose Each 1 ml adult dose contains 20 mcg of Hepatitis B surface antigen (purified) adsorbedon 0.5 mg Aluminium as Aluminium hydroxide and 0.05mg of Thiomersal as preservative.

• People who have a job that involves contact with human blood (Ex: Health carepersonnel, Military personnel etc.)
• Travelers to area where Hepatitis B is common.
• Injectable drug abusers.
• Patients who may require multiple blood transfusions.
• Persons originating from areas of high endemicity.
• People who live in the same house with someone who has chronic HBV infection.
• Infants born to HBV positive mothers.