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My doctor missed to put Hep B at the time of birth. we have put only BCG and OPV. it's 45 days now. how this will affect the baby ? what's the alternative
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Hi. There's nothing to worry. There is alternate schedule 3 doses @ 6 weeks , 10 weeks & 14 weeks.Also it comes in combination with other vaccines given at these ages.
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