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Regarding hepatitis b Vaccination dosage

2017-05-10 15:18:28
My baby was born on January 13th this year and on that day first dose of hepatitis b was done... In 2nd 3rd 4th month penta vaccination also done.. But my doubt is that penta vaccine contains hepatitis b right.. in that case my baby has 4 dosage of hepatitis b in 4 months...but doc said hepatitis b 3rd dosage should be in 6th month so we are worried... do that over dosage harms my child please tell me about that.. ‌Thank you..
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Hello , pentavalent vaccine contains DPT, HiB, Hep B vaccine. You have already received adequate doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. There are Different schedules for it. Do not get the 6 month Hepatitis B vaccine for your child.

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