Ingredients in Hepatitis A Vaccines
This page shows the ingredients in hepatitis A vaccines currently available for use in the U.S.
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| Vaccine name* | Antigen | Adjuvant | Stabilizers | Preservatives | Residual byproducts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havrix | Killed hepatitis A virus | Aluminum hydroxide | Amino acid supplement, Phosphate-buffered saline solution, Polysorbate 20 | None | Proteins from cells used to grow virus (MRC-5 human cells), Formalin, Neomycin sulfate |
| Vaqta | Killed hepatitis A virus | Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate | Sodium borate, Sodium chloride | None | Proteins and DNA from cells used to grow virus (MRC-5 human cells), Bovine albumin, Formaldehyde, Neomycin |
*Information from package insert dated: no date (Havrix, Vaqta)
Reviewed by Paul A. Offit, MD, on October 7, 2024