Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Do Babies Get the Hepatitis A Vaccine?
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Parents PACKAlthough hepatitis A can be spread during international travel, it also occurs in the United States. Hear Dr. Handy describe more about hepatitis A disease, including why infants receive a vaccine to protect them early in life.
Categories: Parents PACK March 2024, Dr. Handy's Corner
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