Symptoms & Spread

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Prevention

One way to protect against hepatitis is by educating yourself. So learn precautions you can take before traveling.

Research the risk factor of your destination.
Do a little bit of homework before you make any travel arrangements. Check out the "Are You at Risk?" section to get started. If you do find that the area you plan to visit may be at risk, following some key steps will help ensure your safety and put you more at ease on your trip.

Practice good hygiene.
Washing your hands with soap and warm water can help guard against hepatitis A. To help avoid hepatitis B, refrain from any risky behavior, including unprotected sex, tattooing, and injection drug use.

Cautious medical care.
Medical instruments and equipment tainted with infected blood can pass along the hepatitis B virus. So if you were to become involved in an accident, you could be exposed to the disease. That's why prevention through vaccination is so important.

Monitor your meals.
Hepatitis A can be spread by contaminated food and water. In some countries: Avoid raw fruits that cannot be peeled, and uncooked vegetables and shellfish. Foods should be washed thoroughly, then cooked at temperatures high enough to kill germs. In addition, drink beverages that are sealed in containers or made with boiled water, such as coffee and tea. Avoid water or soda from a tap, as well as ice, which can expose you to hepatitis A.

Get vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination as an effective way to protect against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

So talk to your doctor and see if TWINRIX vaccination is right for you. TWINRIX offers long-lasting protection against vaccine-preventable hepatitis (VPH), which includes hepatitis A and hepatitis B, through a single vaccine series. Vaccine-preventable hepatitis includes hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Hepatitis C is not vaccine preventable.

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Important Safety Information

Please talk with your healthcare provider to see if TWINRIX is right for you.

As with any vaccine, there is a small risk of allergic reactions. If you notice any problems following vaccination, or if you are allergic to any component of the vaccine such as neomycin, yeast, or latex, please inform your healthcare provider.

In clinical trials with TWINRIX, the most common side effects were:

pain at the injection site
redness at the injection site
headache
tiredness

These effects were mild and did not last more than 48 hours. As with any vaccine, rare adverse events may occur. (See Adverse Reactions section of the Prescribing Information for TWINRIX for other potential side effects.)

As with any vaccine, TWINRIX may not protect 100% of individuals receiving the vaccine.

For more information on TWINRIX, visit www.gskvaccines.com or click here to view the Patient Information Leaflet for TWINRIX.

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