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Mom of a 4 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my child got vaccinated for hepatitis A 1 Biovac A. this is as per his schedule for 1 year. my only concern is that they vaccinated him in his lower arm, meaning the injection site was lower arm (fore arm). When I questioned on the injection site they said it is okay. Doc is the injection site okay . i have recently relocated so concerned as not aware of the place.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Regarding this concern your local doctor will guide you in a proper way and the doubts can be cleared accordingly in this .so you can discuss and get the solution for your queries . Also online consultation can be taken on the platform and it will also be helpful in getting the proper gujiidance as there could be a detailed discussion which would be benifecial in solving the queries in the correct manner .

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