Immunization in first week.

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Which vaccines are to be given in first week... Our doctor has only given OPO(Oral polio) and BCG on 2nd day of birth. But I have learned from various sources that a birth dose of hepatitis B should also be administered. On consultation, doctor is saying that hepB will be administered on 6th week.. please advice

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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji Pediatrician 21 yrs exp North Goa Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji

Pediatrician 21 yrs exp North Goa

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There r various schedule of administration of hepatitis B. Some start from birth. Some from 6 weeks. As long as your wife is hep B negative on test... don't worry. 6 week is also fine

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