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Vaccines

Twinrix

Combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine · GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Private market Use with caution, only when indicated

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Dosing schedules

Children aged 1–15: 2 doses (0, 6–12 months)

For: Young children (1–3 years)

DoseAgeMinimum interval from previous dose
Dose 1 (Twinrix) Chosen date –
Dose 2 (Twinrix) 6–12 months after dose 1 180 days

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

From 16 years: 3 doses (0, 1, 6 months)

For: Adults (18–59 years)

DoseAgeMinimum interval from previous dose
Dose 1 (Twinrix) Chosen date –
Dose 2 (Twinrix) 1 month after dose 1 30 days
Dose 3 (Twinrix) 6 months after dose 1 150 days

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

From 16 years, accelerated: days 0, 7, 21 and a booster after 12 months

For: Adults (18–59 years)

DoseAgeMinimum interval from previous dose
Dose 1 (Twinrix) Chosen date –
Dose 2 (Twinrix) Day 7 7 days
Dose 3 (Twinrix) Day 21 14 days
Booster (Twinrix) Booster 12 months after dose 1 344 days

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

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Special precautions

Children aged 1–15 years: 2 doses 6–12 months apart. From 16 years: 3 doses (0, 1, 6 months) or an accelerated schedule of 0, 7, 21 days with a booster after 12 months.