Can Breast Feeding Mothers Be Given Hepatitis B Vaccination?

Posted on Mon, 12 Aug 2013

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Mon, 12 Aug 2013 Answered on

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Question : Hi,
I would like to know whether my wife can take breastfeeding my nine months old son. This is a preventive measure that we want to have.
Regards
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi XXXXX Welcome to healthcare Magic! There is no contradiction for getting hepatit.B immunization in breastfeeding females so she can take the course without risk to the baby. I hope the advise will be useful for you. Take Care!

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
There is no contradiction for getting hepatit.B immunization in breastfeeding females so she can take the course without risk to the baby.
I hope the advise will be useful for you.
Take Care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar