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Can Combination Immunization Containing Hep B Vaccine Given Twice Have Side Effects?

My 8 week old grandson was given a combination immunization which contained Hep B vaccine and during the same visit was given a straight Hep B vaccine, so he was given too much at one time. Can this have any long term side effects? There were no unusual reactions. The vaccinations were given 72+ hours ago,
Thu, 15 May 2014
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Hello. Thank you for your question. There is no way to overdose on any of the vaccines. multiple administrations of even the same vaccine (like Hep B in this case) is harmless. Though it is unfortunate that the baby had to take another needle unnecessarily, no harm was done.
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Can Combination Immunization Containing Hep B Vaccine Given Twice Have Side Effects?

Hello. Thank you for your question. There is no way to overdose on any of the vaccines. multiple administrations of even the same vaccine (like Hep B in this case) is harmless. Though it is unfortunate that the baby had to take another needle unnecessarily, no harm was done.