Question 188 · LEK · Hepatitis B vaccine
In children with birth weight lower than 2000 g the mandatory vaccination against viral hepatitis B:
- A. is performed according to a 3-dose schedule: 0; 1; 2 month.
- B. is performed according to a 3-dose schedule: 0; 1; 6 month and a booster dose at the age of 5.
- C. is performed according to a 4-dose schedule: 0; 1; 2; 12 month.
- D. is performed according to a 4-dose schedule: 0; 1; 2; 12 month and a booster dose at the age of 5.
- E. should not be performed.
Hint
Low birth weight infants respond poorly to early doses, so their primary series needs an extra dose.
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