TWINRIX FOR HEPATITIS A & B
|
Primary Schedule |
Rapid Schedule |
Anti-HAV response |
Anti-HBV response |
|
3 doses at 0, 1 & 6 months |
4 doses at 0, 7, 21 days, & 12 months
(rapid schedule for 19 & over only) |
88% at day 15 99% at day 60 100% at month 7 (100% at day 30 for rapid schedule) |
96% at day 60 100% at month 7 (82% at day 30 & 100% at 1 year for rapid schedule) |
v Protection lasts up to at least 5 years.
v A-antibodies and B-antibodies are still detected at 20 years and 15 years respectively so booster shots may not be needed during this span unless the patient is compromised in which case annual monitoring for the presence of antibodies is desirable.
v Twinrix (Adult) is for age 19 and over whereas Twinrix Junior is for 1-18 years
v Age 1-15 may use Twinrix (adult): dose 1 at 0 and dose 2 at 6 or 12 months (Total: 2 doses only).