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Why do babies need to get a hep b vaccine in the hospital and not later on in life when it is safer?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

To Save Lives: To prevent the rare case of neonatal hepatitis b, which may be deadly or cause permanent liver disease. And who says it is less safe to give an infant the vaccine. Safety is there for all ages.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 7/4/2015

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A member asked:

Why do babies need to get a hep b vaccine in the hospital and not later on in life when it is safer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr Levine agreed

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