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Should Hepatitis-B Vaccination Be Given After 18 Years Of Age?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015
Question: Hi Dr XXXXXXX heijebu.Good evening,I came to know about you this health portal my friend introduced to me a month ago.I have gone through your answers,they all have been pretty spot on and helpful to patients who are in need of rightful info,which is even difficult to provide by the respective treating doctors.I really appreciate you in this regard.My question to you today is my son completed 18 yrs and is very healthy,Should be vaccinated against Hepatitis B?.You response is gracefully appreciated.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hep B vac is indicated in your child.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your query and concern.

First of all i would like to thank you for your appreciation.

Sir Hep B can be given to children as a preventive measure against Hep B.

Its now routinely included in the universal immunization programme in children under 6yrs of age.

This vaccine can be given to all children in 3 doses followed by booster .

Its always safe to administer this vaccine in children to prevent the development of this dreadful disease HEP B.

Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Thank you DR XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
YOu are welcome sir.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
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Should Hepatitis-B Vaccination Be Given After 18 Years Of Age?

Brief Answer: Hep B vac is indicated in your child. Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, I understand your query and concern. First of all i would like to thank you for your appreciation. Sir Hep B can be given to children as a preventive measure against Hep B. Its now routinely included in the universal immunization programme in children under 6yrs of age. This vaccine can be given to all children in 3 doses followed by booster . Its always safe to administer this vaccine in children to prevent the development of this dreadful disease HEP B. Post your further queries,if any. Thank you.