Good question. Especially for children who are exposed to blood products, and even those who aren't, Hepatitis B vaccine is definitely recommended. Hep B is a 3-dose series that can be started as soon as the child is born. Hepatitis A is spread through food and fecal to oral contact. It is also recommended to get the Hep A 2-dose series after age 1 year.

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With the large amounts of blood products some of our Cherubs sometimes need (especially during ECMO) and the frequent in & out of the hospital, are Hepatitis A and B vaccines warranted & if so when?

Shelly