Since we do not use COMVAX, we have suspended all HBV until 6 months of age.
If we have infants that have received the first dose in the newborn nursery,
we will be giving the 2nd dose at 6 months. We will then probably give the
3rd dose at the 9 month check-up. Is this what everyone else is
-Diane, CNP
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [mailto:]On Behalf Of
> > Melanie
> > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 1999 10:26 AM
> > Cc: Ped Talk
> > Subject: Re: postponing HEP B
> >
> >
> > Hello! Just curious if there are any other practices out there
> > postponing the
> > Hepatitis B series until the kids are 12 months due to the
> > "thermisol" content of
> > the vaccine? We don't start this series in the newborn nursery and I get
> > concerned about the "missed" opportunities to vaccinate these
> > kids by waiting.
> > Thanks! Melanie CPNP