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Table 3.17. Recommended Dosages of Hepatitis B Vaccines

Table 3-17

VaccineaCombination Vaccine
PatientsRecombivax HBb Dose, µg (mL)Engerix-Bc Dose, µg (mL)Twinrixd
Infants of HBsAg-negative mothers and children and adolescents younger than 20 y of age5 (0.5)10 (0.5)Not applicable
Infants of HBsAg-positive mothers (HBIG [0.5 mL] also is recommended)5 (0.5)10 (0.5)Not applicable
Adults 20 y of age or older10 (1.0)20 (1.0)20 (1.0)
Adults undergoing dialysis and other immunosuppressed adults40 (1.0)e40 (2.0)fNot applicable


HBsAg indicates hepatitis B surface antigen; HBIG, Hepatitis B Immune Globulin.

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