Can I have hepatitis b vaccine (rDNA) while breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Breastfeeding is not generally a reason to withhold vaccination, although data for individual products are limited.

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hepatitis b vaccine (rDNA) · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Breastfeeding is not generally a reason to withhold vaccination, although data for individual products are limited.

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