Bevac Indications/Uses

BEVAC is indicated for immunization of persons exposed to infection by hepatitis B virus and its common sub-types. It can also be given to hepatitis C and D virus infected patients to protect them against co-infection with hepatitis B virus. BEVAC is recommended primarily for neonates, infants, children and adults not only for the prevention of the disease but also to protect them from probable hepatitis B virus - induced carrier state, cirrhosis and hepato-cellular carcinoma. In addition, for various groups of individuals as listed as follows, BEVAC immunization is an essential requirement: Healthcare personnel.
Patients prone to infection due to unscreened or improperly tested blood transfusions.
Hemophiliacs and patients on haemodialysis.
Travelers to specified high endemic areas.
Residents in high endemic areas.
Persons in contact with infected sexual partners.
Drug addicts.
Personnel and residents of community homes and hostels.
Household contacts of persons with acute or chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
Infants born to hepatitis B virus carrier mothers.
Organ transplant receivers.
Others: Police, Armed forces and such other regimented personnel.