02/12/2025
HEPATITIS A VACCINE: Bakit Kailangan Ito ng Bata?
Hepatitis A = ay infection sa atay (liver) na nakukuha sa maruming pagkain, unsafe water, o contaminated surfaces.
Mabilis itong kumalat lalo na sa bata — at pwedeng magdulot ng severe dehydration, jaundice, pagsusuka, at matagal na pagkapagod.
Good news? May vaccine na highly effective at safe!
✅ Kailan binibigay ang Hepatitis A vaccine?
• 1st dose: 12–23 months old
• 2nd dose: at least 6 months after the first dose
• Pwede ring ibigay sa older kids, teens, and adults kung hindi pa nabakunahan.
🛡️ Ano ang proteksyon ng Hepatitis A vaccine?
• Prevents 95–100% of Hep A infection
• Prevents hospitalization
• Gives long-term immunity (10–20 years or more)
Mas protektado ang bata before mag-start mag-school or mag-travel.
🍴 Sino ang high-risk at mas kailangan nito?
• Kids in daycare/schools
• Families na mahilig kumain sa labas
• Travelers (lokal or abroad)
• Food handlers
• Anyone living with someone who has liver disease
🧒 Common side effects (mild & short-lived):
• Soreness sa injection site
• Low-grade fever
• Pagod or irritability
Karaniwan itong nawawala within 1–2 days.
🚫 Myths vs Facts
Myth: “Pwede naman gumaling kahit walang vaccine.”
Fact: Oo, pero some kids develop severe liver inflammation at pwedeng ma-hospitalize.
Myth: “Sa food poisoning lang yan.”
Fact: Hep A is a viral liver infection, not simple food spoilage.
🧳 Hepatitis A Vaccine Before Travel
Kung may balak magbiyahe ang family—local man or abroad—
✔️ Get at least the 1st dose 2–4 weeks before travel
✔️ Especially sa areas with higher Hep A rates
📌 Quick Summary for Busy Parents
• ✔️ 2-dose vaccine (12–23 months then after 6 months)
• ✔️ Protects from liver infection
• ✔️ Safe for older kids & adults
• ✔️ Strong protection for school kids & travelers
• ✔️ Mild side effects only
Protect your child 💪🏼🛡️
