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Hepatitis B vaccine
I am 41 years old female..I took first dose of hepatitis b vaccine on February 28..I was supposed to be given another shot of vaccine after one month which missed unfortunately..can I go for 2nd dose of hepatitis B vaccine after two months..pls suggest what should I do..? Regards
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Dear Patient,
Thank you for reaching out regarding your missed second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. The standard Hepatitis B vaccination schedule follows a 0, 1, and 6-month timeline. Missing a dose can disrupt this schedule, but it does not necessarily mean you need to start over from the beginning.
Here’s what you can do:
1. **Continue the Vaccination**: You can continue with the next dose as soon as possible. There is no need to restart the entire series. The immune system will still respond to the subsequent doses, although the protection might be slightly delayed.
2. **Consult a Healthcare Provider**: It is important to discuss your specific situation with a healthcare provider to ensure that you receive the appropriate guidance and to confirm that your immune response is adequate.
I recommend scheduling a consultation to review your vaccination history and to plan the remaining doses appropriately. Please feel free to reach out to me on WhatsApp at eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two to discuss further or to book an appointment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food and
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details. Kindly consult for further evaluation.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can take
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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Need to mote details , more probably u may
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