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Vaccines

Gene-HBvax

Recombinant hepatitis B vaccine · Công ty TNHH MTV Vắc xin và Sinh phẩm số 1 (VABIOTECH)

Expanded Programme on Immunization Private market Use with caution, only when indicated

Prevents

Dosing schedules

Birth dose within the first 24 hours (EPI)

For: Infants (0–1 year)

DoseAgeMinimum interval from previous dose
Birth dose (hepatitis B) at birth –

Given within 24 hours of birth. If this is missed, give it as soon as possible within 28 days of birth (Circular 52/2025/TT-BYT). The later the dose, the less effective it is at preventing transmission from the mother. Later hepatitis B doses are included in the combination vaccine at 2, 3 and 4 months.

Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.

Unvaccinated people: 3 doses (0, 1, 6 months)

For: Adults (18–59 years)

DoseAgeMinimum interval from previous dose
Dose 1 (hepatitis B) After testing, if not infected and without antibodies –
Dose 2 (hepatitis B) 1 month after dose 1 30 days
Dose 3 (hepatitis B) 6 months after dose 1 150 days

For people who are unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated. HBsAg and antibody testing before vaccination is advisable. From 10 years, the dose is 1 ml.

Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.

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Special precautions

Under 10 years 0.5 ml, from 10 years 1 ml. Newborns are vaccinated within the first 24 hours; if this is missed, vaccinate as soon as possible within 28 days of birth (Circular 52/2025/TT-BYT).