Sapna Kumari Sapna Kumari Asked 8 months ago

When is hepatitis vaccine given?

I have a new baby, and we're starting the vaccination schedule. I want to make sure I'm informed about all the shots. When is the Hepatitis vaccine typically given to infants or children?

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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For my kids, Hepatitis B vaccine was given right at birth, then second dose at 1 month and third at 6 months. Hepatitis A is a bit different, usually after 1 year. Your pediatrician will have a schedule. Just follow that for your little one.

Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I was just researching this for a project! So, Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth, then usually a few more doses in infancy. Hepatitis A vaccine is usually recommended for children over 1 year and for at-risk adults. It's interesting how many different vaccines there are.

Anjali Das Anjali Das Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

It's totally normal to feel anxious about vaccination schedules, there's so much to keep track of! For Hepatitis B, the first dose is usually at birth, with follow-up doses. Hepatitis A is typically given after one year of age. Don't hesitate to talk to your doctor about any worries you have, they are there to help.

Vivek Singh Vivek Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Dealing with any health-related uncertainty can be really hard. For the hepatitis vaccines, usually, Hepatitis B is given in a series starting right after birth for babies, and also for adults at risk. Hepatitis A usually starts around 12 months for kids. It's a lot to take in, but these vaccines are very important.

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Rahul Gupta Rahul Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Hepatitis B vaccine starts like, immediately after birth, even before you've fully processed you're a parent, haha! Then more doses. Hepatitis A is later, after they turn one, I think? Honestly, my brain is too sleep-deprived to remember exact dates, but my wife has it all noted down. Just follow the doc's chart.

Priya Agarwal Priya Agarwal Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I remember panicking about getting all the vaccinations right for my baby! For Hepatitis B, it's given right at birth, then usually at 1 month and 6 months. For Hepatitis A, it's typically after the first birthday, with a booster after six months. It seems like a lot, but it's very common and routine, so don't stress!

Shreya Bhatt Shreya Bhatt Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hepatitis B vaccine is typically given at birth. Hepatitis A vaccine is generally given after 1 year of age. It's good to keep up with vaccinations.

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