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4 yr old with Hepatitis A even though vaccinated
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klynn08 posted:
My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Hepatitis A. My question is how is this possible when she had all her Vaccinations against Hepatitis A, and there have been no known outbreaks in the area we live in?
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Melissa Palmer, MD responded:
If she had the hepatitis A vaccine less than 6 months ago, she may not be immune.
 
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billm57 replied to Melissa Palmer, MD's response:
does that mean not immune yet
 
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Melissa Palmer, MD replied to billm57's response:
yes - typically takers full 6 months for total immunity


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