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What should be done if the last dose of hepatitis a vaccine is delayed?

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Finish when u can: Ther is no maximum interval between the required two doses. So simply get the second dose whenever you are able. You do not need to restart the series.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/22/2019

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