Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

What is the schedule for hepatitis b vaccine?

My sister just had a baby and the doctor recommended the hepatitis B vaccine. We were trying to find out what the schedule is for this vaccine for newborns. Is it one shot or multiple?

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Kavya Murthy Kavya Murthy Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Hey, for the Hepatitis B vaccine, it's typically a course of 3 shots. There's an initial dose, then one a month later, and finally the third one after six months. But it's super important to confirm the exact schedule with your doctor, as it can vary a bit.

Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please, for vaccines, always follow the proper schedule given by a doctor. I once delayed a vaccination and really regretted it when I got sick. For Hepatitis B, it's usually a series of doses – get it checked with your clinic, don't miss any!

Amit Kumar Amit Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I totally get wanting to be clear on vaccine schedules, it can be a bit confusing. For Hepatitis B, it's typically a three-dose series, usually at 0, 1, and 6 months. But your doctor or local clinic can give you the exact schedule and make sure it's right for you.

Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it's a 3-shot series. Please consult your doctor for the precise schedule and to get started.

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Ananya Gupta Ananya Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Oh, Hepatitis B vaccine is super important! 💉 Usually, it's a 3-dose schedule - first shot, then second after 1 month, and third after 6 months. But always best to ask your doc for the precise dates! Stay healthy! 😊

Shruti Singh Shruti Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I was wondering about this too. Is the schedule the same for everyone, or does it depend on age or other factors? Just curious, thank you everyone for the info.

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