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hepatitis Apr 13, 2008 How long is the Hepatitis immunization good for and do you need a booster? Is there a blood test that I should have between? |
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 For hepatitis B, the vaccine works extremely well. We don't usually check if the vaccine works unless the patient has an immunodeficiency illness (like HIV) or if the patient has a sexual partner with HBV. The vaccine is long-lasting and if there is an exposure of concern - that is when antibodies are detected to be certain the vaccine is still protective. However, if there is a reason you have a high level of concern, you only need to request a surface antibody - this will tell you whether you are still protected. | ||||||||
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