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What is hepatitis A vaccine?

Pronunciation: /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs ə ˌvækˈsin/

hepatitis A vaccine

Definition

An inactivated virus vaccine that provides active immunization against hepatitis A virus (HAV). Immunization with hepatitis A vaccine induces the formation of anti-HAV antibodies which provide protection against hepatitis A infection.