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What year did the hepatitis b vaccine become required for children?
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1991: In november 1991, the advisory committee on immunization practices recommended HBV immunization for infants.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Varies: Each state decides the required vaccines for day care/school or public university attendance. Actual state requirements for hep B vaccine varies from 1993 to well into the 2000's.
Answered 8/5/2017
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