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Posted On : 16 Sep 2006

If an infant has received one hepatitis dose and has come for the second dose after 8 weeks. Can it be given or is rescheduling necessary?

Expert Answer :

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Answer Discussion :

amit

if the child has not infected with hbv,rescheduling is not necessary and you can give second dose right now

18 years ago

DR B RAMNATH

this is a simple case of a lapsed immunisation. no need to reschedule.give the 2nd dose now and the third dose 6 months after the date of first dose.

18 years ago

D.Sudhakar

The second dose can be given at 8weeks.

18 years ago

Milind

It can be given.

18 years ago

drjeff

it needs rescheduling

18 years ago

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