Comparison of three different recombinant hepatitis B vaccines: GeneVac-B, Engerix B and Shanvac B in high risk infants born to HBsAg positive mothers in India

Table 1 Adverse effects reported by infant vaccinees in GeneVac-B, Engerix B and Shanvac B groups n (%)

Symptoms	GeneVac-B (48)	Engerix B (38)	Shanvac B (32)
Mild fever	4 (8.3)	3 (7.8)	3 (9.3)
Moderate fever	3 (6.2)	2 (5.2)	2 (6.2)
Excessive crying	1 (2)	1 (2.6)	1 (3.1)
Irritability	2 (4.1)	1 (2.6)	1 (3.1)
Local swelling	2 (4.1)	3 (6.8)	2 (6.2)
Local erythema	2 (4.1)	2 (5.2)	2 (6.2)
Induration	1 (2)	1 (2.6)	1 (3.1)
Rash	1 (2)	nil	1 (3.1)