Hepatitis B surface antigen (recombinant) · Hepatitis B
Health Canada DIN 02561484. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
Plan doses for this product →Three doses over six months; two for some adolescents.
RECOMBIVAX HB is listed under Health Canada DIN 02561484. The product record and monograph below describe this formulation; the dose schedule comes from the Canadian Immunization Guide.
02561484Age and suitability depend on the product, the person and the reason for vaccination. Use the planner for a starting point and confirm with a healthcare professional.
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These steps come from the Canadian Immunization Guide's administration practices and acute reactions guidance.
For product-specific effects and precautions, check this DIN in the Health Canada product record and monograph. The general appointment steps above apply to all vaccinations.
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These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination. Public health recommendations may differ from a product monograph's authorized schedule.
Standard hepatitis B series at months 0, 1 and 6.
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 your healthcare professional; blood testing after the series is needed for some people.
Two adult-strength doses at months 0 and 4 to 6, for adolescents 11 to less than 16 years.
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.
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.
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; a healthcare professional confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.
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