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Missed birth dose of hepatitis b vaccine
If mother have hepatitis b , if the new born missed hepatitis does, is any issue with baby , she is one and half month old, please help me doctor
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Take first dose immediately than on 2 nd and 3rd month and one at 12 month. If possible do Hbsab level at 6 month.
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Yes u must take it at earliest ,and consult pediatrician only ,as will need another injection as well .
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
If mother is Hbs positive, then Baby must be given immunoglobulin and vaccination immediately.
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