my baby is 21 days old today. during her birth hep- b vaccine was not given to her. polio and BCG was given. now when i asked here at vaccination centre they told next dose will cover hep-b if not given during birth. is that okay if I Missed hep-b vaccination during birth??

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician2 years ago

A. Hello,your baby girl is newborn just 21 days old and if she has missed her hepatitis B vaccination at birth then it’s not a serious issue as you are neggay

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Author of questionMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. thank you

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