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Do I need to repeat the Hepatitis B vaccination?
Question
I am 29 years old and have taken two shots of hepatitis B vaccine and I was asked to take another one early this year, which I missed. I would like to know if I have to now only take the last shot or do I have to start all over again?
Expert Answer
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Prof HPS SachdevaJun 09, 2006
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
No you needn't repeat all the doses, but only take the last (missed) shot and this will suffice. Please get the protective antibody (antibody to the Hepatitis B surface antigen) level tested after a period of 1.5 months to ensure protection.
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