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My baby had her 1st dose of hep b when she was born. now her ped said she will have her second doses at 6 months old. is it too long to wait ?
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CDC guidelines: According to the CDC children need 3-4 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine at the following ages for best protection: First dose at birth (within 12 hours if the mother has hepatitis B infection) Second dose at 1 through 3 months Third dose at 6 through 18 months of age
Answered 8/13/2014
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Hepatitis B vaccine: The vaccination schedule most often used for adults and children has been three intramuscular injections, the second and third administered 1 and 6 months after the first. Recombivax HB® has been approved as a two dose schedule for those aged 11-15 years. Twinrix® has also been approved as a four dose accelerated schedule. Go and finish the course for your baby.
Answered 8/11/2014
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