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Expired Vaccine
Hi, My 12 month old daughter has been given HEPATITIS A vaccine that expired in May 2024 itself. We noticed the date only after the injection. Will there be any side effects because of the expired Vaccine ? Can someone tell me how should we proceed further ?
Thanks in advance.
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It should be considered as an invalid dose
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Need to take the dose again after 6mnths if it's the inactivated /killed v ( of 2 dose schedule)
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If it's a single dose vaccine ( Biovac A), can repeat after minimum 28 days
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Need repeat dose
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Side effects less likely. But vaccine might not be effective...need to repeat the dose
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
It is okay
Usually expiry are 6 to 12 months before real expiry
Should consider a repeat dose 18 month and at 2 years of age
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