Age group and vaccine*Dose and number of dosesComments
Adults >20 years
Engerix-B20 μg (1.0 mL) IM in deltoid; 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 monthsAccelerated schedule can be given at 0, 1, 2 and 12 months
Recombivax HB10 μg (1.0 mL) IM in deltoid; 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 monthsGreen-capped vial for adult preparation
Children 11 to 19 years
Engerix-B10 μg (0.5 mL) IM in deltoid; 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 monthsFor accelerated schedule of 0, 1, 2 and 12 months, use 20-μg dose
Recombivax HB5 μg (0.5 mL) IM in deltoid; 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 monthsYellow-capped vial for adolescent preparation
Children >11 years
Engerix-B10 μg (0.5 mL) IM; 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 monthsAccelerated schedule can be given at 0, 1, 2 and 12 months
Recombivax HB2.5 μg (0.5 mL) IM; 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 monthsBrown-capped vial for infant and child dosage