At what age are children given the hepatitis B vaccine?

Patient's question:

Baobao is 3 years and 8 months old. He received the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, but recently, when he got sick and went to the hospital for a blood test, the check showed that he had no antibodies for hepatitis B.

Doctor's answer:

If there are no antibodies for hepatitis B, you need to get three booster shots of the vaccine to produce antibodies.
Advice:
1. Your child needs to get three booster shots of the hepatitis B vaccine.
2. Additionally, the hepatitis B vaccine should be boosted every three years. There are many factors that can cause childhood liver disease. If your child is diagnosed with childhood liver disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their child and ensure a balanced diet.

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