Hepatitis A or A/B combined
Hepatitis A or A/B combined (HAHB - when Hepatitis B vaccine has not been previously given):
- Children 6 months and older in high-risk groups should receive 2 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine given 6-36 months apart (depending on product used). HAHB is the preferred vaccine for individuals with indications for immunization against both hepatitis A and hepatitis B, who are ≥12 months unless medical condition indicates high dose Hep B vaccine required.
- These vaccines should also be considered when traveling to countries where Hepatitis A or B are endemic.
- Possible HAHB schedules include 12 months to 18 years: 2 doses at months 0 and 6-12; OR 3 doses at months 0, 1, and 6 depending on age and product used.
Parent Resources
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Caring for Kids New to Canada - Canadian Paediatric Society. https://www.kidsnewtocanada.ca/
Hepatitis A - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Hepatitis B Vaccine - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Hepatitis A - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Other Sources
Immunization information - Immunize Canada. https://www.immunize.ca/