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Should I Vaccinate 11 Month Baby Against Hep A And B?
I was wondering if I need to vaccinate my baby of 11 months old against hep a and B (twinrix) for our trip to Mexico? Is she too young to receive the vaccine? If not, what are the dosage she is required to receive and does she need the twinrix junior? thank u
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hepatitis B can be given as early as 6 weeks. Ideally three doses are given at 6,10,14 weeks of age.
So you can safely go ahead and vaccinate your child.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Greetings of the day
Hepatitis B can be given as early as 6 weeks. Ideally three doses are given at 6,10,14 weeks of age.
So you can safely go ahead and vaccinate your child.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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