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A member asked:
Do you think i should vaccinate my baby against hepatitis b?
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ABSOLUTELY: By vaccinating your baby you not only prevent hepatitis b but by doing so you potentially prevent liver cancer in your child future.
Answered 9/24/2017
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Why wouldn't you: Hep b is a hardy virus & has been known to infect people from a needle discarded a year before. Infection can go unrecognized for years until liver failure occurs.(i've seen it in a 9mo ).Chronic disease can also lead to liver cancer & the need for transplant.To eliminate such issues for a lifetime by giving a few shots in infancy seems a no brainer. Risks are negligible, gains last a lifetime.
Answered 10/21/2016
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