RECOMBIVAX HB
Hepatitis B surface antigen (recombinant) · Hepatitis B
Health Canada DIN 02243676. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- RECOMBIVAX HB
- DIN
02243676- Vaccine
- Hepatitis B surface antigen (recombinant)
- Presentation
- 10 mcg / 1 mL · suspension · intramuscular · 20 years and older; 11 to 15 two-dose
- Live vaccine
- No
Age and suitability depend on the product, the person and the reason for vaccination. Use the planner for a starting point and confirm with the Care365 clinical team or doctor.
Official product information
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Dose schedules involving this product
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination.
| Schedule | Doses | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B — standard three-dose series Standard hepatitis B series at months 0, 1 and 6. | 3 doses | Minimum intervals: 4 weeks between doses 1 and 2, 2 months between doses 2 and 3, and 4 months between doses 1 and 3. The age-appropriate product and dose are chosen by the Care365 clinical team; blood testing after the series is needed for some people. |
| Hepatitis B — adolescents 11 to 15 years, two doses (adult dose) Two adult-strength doses at months 0 and 4 to 6, for adolescents 11 to less than 16 years. | 2 doses | For 11 to less than 16 years of age, the standard adult dose (RECOMBIVAX HB 10 mcg, or ENGERIX-B 20 mcg) may be given as two doses, the second 4 to 6 months after the first, when a three-dose series is unlikely to be completed. |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Family guidance on pregnancy: Recommended for people without immunity who are at high risk of exposure.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Use if indicated.
This guidance applies to the vaccine family. Confirm this product's details in the monograph and with your clinician. Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter updated August 2026.
Sources and next steps
- Hepatitis B vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter revised March 2017 · erratum May 2022
- Health Canada product record
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; the Care365 clinical team or doctor confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.
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