Question
Can a child with diarrhea receive the second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine? I originally planned to get my child the second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine on May 22nd (when they are 33 days old), but yesterday my child had a bit of diarrhea, not very frequent, about 3 times a day, with loose stools that have a bit of green. Can the child receive the second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine in this situation? The doctor on the phone said to come back in a week, which is when the child is 40 days old. Will there be any impact on the child if I wait until then to get vaccinated?
Answer
This situation depends on whether the baby’s diarrhea is physiological. If it is physiological diarrhea, it is a normal phenomenon and not a disease, and you can go to the hospital for the vaccine. If it is not physiological diarrhea, do not go to the hospital for the vaccine and you should delay vaccination. Guidance: It is recommended to have a stool test at the hospital to clarify the condition. Generally, physiological diarrhea has normal stool.