If there is an interruption between doses of hepatitis B vaccine, does the vaccine series need to be restarted?
No, the series does not need to be restarted. • If the vaccine series was interrupted after the first dose, the second dose should be administered as soon as possible. • The second and third doses should be separated by an interval of at least 8 weeks. • If only the third dose is delayed, it should be administered as soon as possible.
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