Vaccination at 10th week

2017-08-28 14:59:00
I gave hexaxim vaccine at 6 week. As per 10th week schedule hepatitis b is not prescribed in India. However, hexaxim contains all 6 together. Suggest which vaccine should i go for at 10th week. Also is injected IPV is available in india to use with DTP.
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Hello. Very Good morning. According to vaccination schedule the baby is vaccinated for Hepatitis B infection in first 6 months of total 3 doses and first dose at birth, second dose 1 Month apart & 3rd dose to be given at 6 months. So Hepatitis B vaccination booster dose is required,  when your child is 5 years old. And every 5 years your child would be receiving booster dose lifelong. I think you understood Very well about Hepatitis B vaccination. At 10 th week of your child,  he/she needs DPT -2nd Dose, Oral Polio vaccine - 3rd dose,  & HIB vaccine - 2nd dose. HIB VACCINE will protect your child from haemophilus influenza Type B vaccination. At 10 th week of your child's age,  there is no need for Hepatitis B vaccination. Don't do this. This 10 th week vaccination schedule is according to WHO vaccination program worldwide. Regards.

Answered2017-08-31 06:10:28

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