Pregnancy: Adequate human data on use during pregnancy and adequate animal reproduction studies are not available.
However, as with all inactivated viral vaccines one does not expect harm for the foetus.
Engerix-B should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed, and the possible advantages outweigh the possible risks for the foetus.
Lactation: Adequate human data on use during lactation and adequate animal reproduction studies are not available.
No contraindication has been established.