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Hep a vaccination for 5 month old, is that okay?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

No: The earliest age approved for hepatitis a vaccination is 1 year. The second dose follows 6 months later.

Answered 12/14/2013

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A member asked:

Hep a vaccination for 5 month old, is that okay?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

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