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Is Fourth Hepatitis-B Shot In 8th Month Harmful?

Hi doc.. My baby has done 3 shots of hepatitis B in India.. I came to US recently.. They have given 4th shot unknowingly.. Pls lemme know is it safe Givin 4 shots of Hep-b.. Birth: 1st shot 6weeks: 2nd shot 7th month running: 3rd shot 8th month running: 4th shot
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hi & Welcome.

I appreciate your concern for the safety of inadvertently given 4th dose of Hepatitis B vaccine to your baby.

There is no harm if the 4th dose of hepatitis B vaccine is given.

Usually given in 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age in combination with other routine childhood immunizations Hepatitis B vaccine is a very safe and effective way of protecting a baby against this serious infection.
However, the vaccination schedule for children differs from country to country.
Some babies might get 4 doses, for example, if a combination vaccine containing hepatitis B is used. (This is a single shot containing several vaccines.) The extra dose is not harmful.

Hope to have clarified your doubts.




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Is Fourth Hepatitis-B Shot In 8th Month Harmful?

Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for the safety of inadvertently given 4th dose of Hepatitis B vaccine to your baby. There is no harm if the 4th dose of hepatitis B vaccine is given. Usually given in 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age in combination with other routine childhood immunizations Hepatitis B vaccine is a very safe and effective way of protecting a baby against this serious infection. However, the vaccination schedule for children differs from country to country. Some babies might get 4 doses, for example, if a combination vaccine containing hepatitis B is used. (This is a single shot containing several vaccines.) The extra dose is not harmful. Hope to have clarified your doubts.