hav vaccine schedule
All children should receive 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine beginning at age 1 year (i.e., 12-23 months). The 2 doses in the series should be administered at least 6 months apart. Children who are not vaccinated by age 2 years can be vaccinated at subsequent visits. States, counties, and communities with existing hepatitis A vaccination programs for children age 2-18 years are encouraged to maintain these programs.
Patients coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis A virus. (HAV) or hepatitis B virus (HBV) are at increased risk for severe liver. disease. Patients with HCV may be at increased risk for acquiring HBV. Vaccination against hepatitis A and B is beneficial in all patients with.