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Vaccination for chikenpox and hepatitis
I want to ask that is it dangerous to vaccinate twice. As my 2 children got vaccinated till the age of 2 and now at the age of 6 and 9 they are again vaccinated for chickenpox and hepititis. Is their any harm of having them twice
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Generally 1st dose of chikenpox vaccination should be given at 15 months of age and 2nd dose at 5yrs of age
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Jundice vaccine can be given any time with 6monrhs gap inbetween
Generally 1st dose of hep. A should be given at 1yrs and second dose at 18 months of age
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Earlier only one dose of chickenpox vaccine was recommended . However for better effectiveness , newer recommendation is to give it twice . One at 15 months and the other at 4 to 6 years .
If any vaccines are delayed , they can be given later , whenever it is realised.
Probably the second doses of both vaccines were not given , so the doctor was right in giving it .
Even if an extra dose is given , it will not harm , but increase the immunity .
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