Hepatitis A Virus Vaccine Inactivated and Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine Recombinant (Systemic)

Brand Names : Twinrix

Side Effects of This Vaccine

Along with its needed effects, a vaccine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Symptoms of allergic reaction - Rare

Difficulty in breathing or swallowing; hives; itching, especially of feet or hands; reddening of skin, especially around ears; swelling of eyes, face, or inside of nose; unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Soreness at the place of injection

Less common

Cough; fever; hardening or thickening of skin at the place of injection; sneezing; sore throat

Rare

Abdominal or stomach pain; back pain; bruising at the place of injection; difficulty in moving; dizziness; fainting or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; feeling of warmth; headache, may be severe; irritability and agitation; itching, redness, or swelling at the place of injection; large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin at the place of injection; loss of appetite; muscle pain; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness in joints; palpitations; rash; runny nose; sensation of spinning; sleepiness; sleeplessness; small, red or purple spots on skin; sweating; tingling, burning, or prickly sensations; trouble sleeping; unusual drowsiness; unusually fast heartbeat; unusually warm skin; vomiting; weakness; weight loss

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.