The prescribed dosage for Engerix-B (hepatitis B vaccine [recombinant]) may vary depending on your individual treatment plan. Other factors, including your medical history, may affect your dosage ...

Engerix-B may be given subcutaneously to persons at risk of hemorrhage (eg, hemophiliacs). However, hepatitis B vaccines given subcutaneously are known to result in a lower antibody response.

Premature infants who receive Engerix-B may have a higher risk of certain side effects, such as breathing problems. Sometimes, the vaccine may be delayed until the infant reaches an appropriate ...

Adults typically receive the hepatitis B vaccine in a two- or three-dose series. Engerix-B is also offered as a four-dose series for adults who are undergoing hemodialysis (kidney dialysis).

In children, hepatitis B vaccination typically starts at 6 weeks of age. Vaccine Series Ages Schedule Recombivax HB 3-dose 1 year and over 0, 1, and 6 months Engerix-B 3-dose 1 year and over 0 ...

Trials with Heplisav were halted last month in response to a serious adverse effect report from a phase 3 trial comparing Heplisav to a marketed hepatitis B vaccine, Engerix-B, sold by ...