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Medicines hepatitis b vaccine (rDNA)Question & answer

hepatitis b vaccine (rDNA) · Medicine question

Is hepatitis b vaccine (rDNA) a live vaccine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is a non-live recombinant vaccine made using hepatitis B surface antigen produced in yeast.

Sources for this answer

Engerix B 20 micrograms/1 ml Suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe (Adult and Paediatric)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 20
HBVAXPRO 40mcgemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 15

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