Vaqta
This is one of the hepatitis A vaccines
Ingredients:
Active ingredients:
This vaccine contains inactivated hepatitis A virus.
Inactive ingredients:
Amounts are based on a 0.5 mL dose
Salts: help maintain the stability and pH of the vaccine
Adjuvants: strengthen the immune response to the vaccine
Antibiotics: used to prevent contamination during the manufacturing process
Growth agents: ingredients that help the active ingredients grow in order to make the vaccine
Other:
Relevant Terms
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Adjuvant: a compound added to some vaccines to strengthen the immune response
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Antibiotics: substances that kill bacteria or prevent them from dividing. Antibiotics are used in some vaccines to prevent contamination during the manufacturing process.
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Emulsifier: a substance that helps to keep the ingredients mixed together
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pH: a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is. The scale ranges from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic). A pH of 7 is neutral.
Sources
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Package insert: https://www.fda.gov/media/74519/download
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​General:​
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https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-ingredients/antibiotics
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https://www.fda.gov/drugs/electronic-drug-registration-and-listing-system-edrls/strength-conversion-drug-listinghttps://www.fda.gov/drugs/electronic-drug-registration-and-listing-system-edrls/strength-conversion-drug-listing
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https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/index.cfm/fuseaction/display.files/fileid/14285
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Aluminum:
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Salt: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sodium-salt-and-you
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Sodium Borate: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Boron-HealthProfessional/
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Neomycin: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/neomycin-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20065027?p=1
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Formaldehyde: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-ingredients/formaldehyde
Last updated: Jan. 26, 2023