You should not receive this vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to it, or if you are allergic to yeast
Uses:
Injectable
The vaccine requires 3 shots in the shoulder muscle.
Two more doses are given 1 month and 6 months after the first dose, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
It is important that you receive all three doses in the scheduled time period.
Your nurse or doctor will give the shots.
If a dose is missed:
Make another appointment as soon as possible.
It is very important that you do not miss a dose.
You may need to discuss your missed dose with your doctor.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
Make sure your doctor knows before you receive this vaccine if you have an immune system disorder (such as HIV), an active infection (with symptoms such as fever or chills), severe heart or lung problems, or are receiving drugs to treat cancer.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
