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Infant hepatitis B - birth dose
Information about the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborn babies. Includes information about the disease, why babies should have the vaccine, and information about possible side effects. It is important to start the hepatitis B immunisation as soon as possible after birth.
- Organisation:
- Victorian Department of Health
- Topic:
- Immunisation, Hepatitis, Children's health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- December 2021
- Last reviewed:
- July 2024
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Infant hepatitis B - birth dose
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