new hepatitis A vaccine, Vaqta (VAK-ta)

May 1996

Merck is introducing their new hepatitis A vaccine, Vaqta (VAK-ta). It'll be co-promoted with Connaught.

Vaqta is similar to Havrix...the first hepatitis A vaccine that came out just last year.

Hepatitis A vaccines are given to travelers and others who have a high risk of getting hepatitis A.

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