Hepatitis A Vaccination Booster- 532 Questions Answered

Pls tell which vaccination one should take to avoid hepatitis, and those are effective and for how long?

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Dr. Ameet ThakkarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Available vaccines are for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B vaccine must be taken in 3 doses. Month 1/2/4. Hepatitis A in 2 doses month 1/6. ... Read More

I am 25F. Had vaccination done as a child. However, when I tested now my Hepatitis B antibody level is 13 mIU/mL. Should I get a booster shot, and which vaccine (Engerix-B, Heplisav-B, or Recombivax HB) would you recommend? Also, how many mL should I take and what is the schedule?

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Dr. Palash ThombreGeneral Surgeon | Mumbai

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Usually above 10 mlU/ml is considered to be protective. If you are of high risk jobs then better to take single booster dose. If not repeat the antibody after 6-9 months. ... Read More

I am planning to get booster vaccinations done for my kid. I want to know if these vaccinations causes any side effects as in fever or other discomfort? My kid is 5 years old..

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Dr. Lokanadha ReddyPediatrician | Bangalore

Booster means they are the same vaccines given at a later date to boost up immunity. So it will be same as what u have taken earlier. ... Read More

I had taken 0,1,2 the quicker schedule of Hepatitis B (as mentioned in the leaflet of Engerix B vaccine) in year 2000 & followed with a booster dose 1 year later in 2001. I took another booster of Hepatitis B vaccine in 2023 of Serum Institute. Will that give me protection? My family had taken 3 injections each as per schedule 0,1,6 in 2000. Bu

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hello doctors! My 23 weeks twin pregnancy running. Can I take hepatitis b vaccine or any hepatitis vaccination this time? Is it safe now? Pl tell me. Thank you.

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Dr. Raj M MehtaGynecologist/Obstetrician | Ahmedabad

Yes you can ... Read More

We live in Delhi and my nephew is 6 months old, his 6 month vaccination of Hepatitis -B3 is due.Please suggest is it optional or mandatory vaccination. Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Ranvijay RanaPediatrician | Dera Bassi

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It is mandatory vaccine. Please check the vaccine given at 14 weeks. If the sticker or label says hexahim or u can read hep b vaccine on the label then u need not give it. Because of covid pediatricia ... Read More

Hi Sir / Madam, In the vaccination report, typhoid booster vaccination pending at age 2 for my daughter. But we forgot. Now she is 3 yrs old. Can we give that booster vaccination now. Is it fine.

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant PhadnisPediatrician | Pune

Yes please take now. It is fine. ... Read More

Hi, i dont have any vaccination marks and there is no one who remembers if i was given any vaccination as a child..i am particularly concerned about hepatitis as my liver enzymes are borderline (slightly above) though i am very lean and non alcoholic. Should i get vaccinated for hepatitis or any other thing now and if so , do i have to do any tests

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Dr. Irfan SheraGastroenterologist | Faridabad

Get HbsAg and Anti HBs antibodies titers done if negative,take 3 doses of hep b vaccine ... Read More

I have administered Hep-B vaccination (3 doses) a year back. Do I need to go for a Hep-B Booster dose now? I am a 43 year Male and have normal health. Thanks n Regards,

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Dr. Sajid MirGeneral Physician | Delhi

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Booster for hepatitis B is recommended after every 5 years after the full course ... Read More

I need to consult whether I need to take hepatitis-B vaccination booster for my self or not? I just wanted to be on safer side. please advice if my wife can also take the same or not?

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Dr. Pallavi AtulHomoeopath | Mumbai

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Hello dear, If you have not taken the vaccine so far, you must take it right away and so should your wife. ... Read More

I had got my kid vaccinated last year on 28th March 2025 for first shot of Hepatitis -A vaccine the next due date was in September 2025 but we missed. Can we get her vaccinated now for second dose or we need to restart vaccination again? If we get her vaccinated now will it develop immunity against disease?

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Dr. Umar ShaikPediatrician | Guntur

Restart the schedule ... Read More

I cut my finger in window lock and has considerable bleeding. I took tt booster last one year back in January 2025. I don't have any record of vaccination in childhood. Do i need tetanus again?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Akshat SinghGeneral Physician | Ujjain

Do take a tetanus dose as it is practically safe for about a year only. ... Read More

Is it recommended to take a booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine after 1 year from the regular 3 course schedule.

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Dr. Vinod Kumar VermaGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ... Read More

I completed the full course of rabies vaccination 20days ago. Today a dog scratched me and there was small bleeding. Do I need to take a booster now?

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Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

If you can observe the dog then you don’t need any injections for next 7 days and if there is any behavioural change then you will need full course along with immunoglobulin If you cannot monitor the ... Read More

Does a booster dose (0 & 3 days) can make up the little deficiency of full course of rabbies vaccination?

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Dr. Abhijit BanpurkarGeneral Physician | Chandrapur

No Booster doesn't make a deficiency as such.No need to worry ... Read More

Sir/madam, Now I am on rifagut 400 tab course since 1week. Course is there for another two weeks. Can I take hepatitis vaccine on tomorrow?

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Dr. Vinod RawatGeneral Physician | Kota

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Yes You Can ... Read More

I was scratched by a cat on 18th june I started my vaccination from that day onwards, it was a 5 dose vaccine. After completing it on 16th july i got scratched again today on 27th july, do i need to get boosters. It's a cat I have been feeding daily and the scratch was about one cm and very superficial

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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No u r under effect of vaccine. U r safe. ... Read More

I Have Taken and Completed Rabies Booster Doses Rabies Booster Dose 1 - 18 April 2025 [ Day 0] Rabies Booster Dose 2 - 21 April 2025 [ Day 3] So According to Guidelines - Till 21 July 2025 [within 3 months] if a rabid animal (dog, cat ... including Bats) bites again no need to vaccinate for Rabies 🦇 Bat Bites on 27 May 2025 ( within 3 mo

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Doubt For Rabies Booster doses that is given on Day 0 and Day 3 that is 2 doses Regimen [Note - I am not asking for 4-5 doses of the Primary Rabies regimen given for the First Time ] Is there no need for rabies re-vaccination if a person is bitten by a dog again within 3 months (90 days) after completing the rabies booster doses ? ( Note - here I

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Dr. Snehgdha BiswasGeneral Practitioner | Andaman

Yes. The 90 day concept remains same for the booster dose as well. If you have been fully vaccinated in the last 3 months, and were bitten by a rabid animal in that 3 month period, you DO NOT need to ... Read More

Hi, I was scratched by a stray cat yesterday. Previously, I completed a full 5-dose rabies vaccination series after a first cat scratch, and I received two booster doses on January 25 and 28 this year after a second cat scratch. The recent scratch is minor with no bleeding. Given that the cat is a stray, do I need any additional rabies treatment or

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Dr. Lovish GuptaVeterinarian for Small Animals | Gurgaon

Get your rabies antibody titer test done. If the antibodies are within recommended range u don't need to worry ... Read More

Good morning, My name is Soma Chakraborty.age 40,female and I had taken my 1st dose of Hepatitis B at December 30,but unfortunately I had missed out my vaccination dose scheduled after one month at 30 Jan and thus disrupted the 0,1,6 dose schedule of vaccination.I remembered about the missed dose recently after 2 months. Kindly suggest what to do?

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

Better to restart for your safer side. Or go just now. ... Read More

I had taken 4 intradermal rabies vaccines(2 shots in each visit) on 0, 3 ,7 and 28 days in 2022 for a suspected exposure and 2 intradermal booster doses(1 shot in each visit) on 0, 3 days in 2024 August for another suspected exposure, then for how long I don't require further vaccination/booster for any future rabies exposure?

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Five months after complete primary rabbies vaccination I again scratched by stray dog... Is it necessary to take booster... Some doc says not required some says it's required... What's the truth.. Pzz guide

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Dtp 2nd booster nurse inject in my daughter hand.some of them saying should inject in leg.which one is correct...what is the diff between leg and hand vaccination

Asked for Female, 26 Years 234 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings in leg it's advisable,but can be given in hand too ... Read More

Is their any vaccinations coming soon or in another 3-4 years for chronic hepatitis b.. that can make hepatitis b hbsag negative ( functional cure ).. or we have to take antivirals only for the rest of our life?? Is Thervac b is actually on trials ??

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Dr. Narendra GogireddyGastroIntestinal Surgeon | Hyderabad

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As of now no Antivirals also required only When high quantitative hbsag or Cirrhosis or fibrosis Associated liver problems ... Read More

My Brother in law diagnosed with Viral Hepatitis where his Sgot & Sgpt was 1400/1500 which increased to 3400/3600 respectively as hospital team says it normally happens in the case of Hepatitis case. He is a regular alcoholic person His symptoms are - Vomiting sensation, abdominal pain, fever, fatigue Question - Does sgot and sgpt increase in t

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Dr. Pradeep KumarGastroIntestinal Surgeon | New Delhi

If the enzymes are increasing , then the cause of hepatitis had to be established first. So that the exact treatment of the cause can be done , then only the enzymes will start falling down. To commen ... Read More

My Uncle Son Taken 15 months vaccination Doctor has not given Pcv Booster he said previously given this time not required I have attended Vaccination Chart please do the needful it is Mandatory

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Dr. Prathibha ReddyPediatrician | Hyderabad

Take pcv booster ... Read More

I completed my course of anti rabies vaccination on 3 Nov 2023. Today a stray cat started rolling on my feet. I have some foot sore due to my new shoes. Since cats lick themselves, I'm worried. Do I need to take a further dose/booster dose? It's been 5 months and 19 days since my last vaccination.

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Dr. Aditya Prasad PadhyUrologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

My brother was suffered from Hepatitis E Now fully recovered. Which test is suggested afterwards can take the Hepatitis vaccination. In childhood he has not taken that vaccine

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Dr. G Rithesh ReddyGastroenterology-Hepatologist | Kurnool

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Hepatitis e doesnt need vaccine Food precautions Hygiene is suggested ... Read More

Hello everyone Hope everyone is doing well Yesterday was polio day I have taken polio vaccine for my 1 year old baby today is hepatitis A vaccination schedule can i take that or not please do the needful

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Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings yes u can go for vaccination ... Read More

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Pls tell which vaccination one should take to avoid hepatitis, and those are effective and for how long?

I am 25F. Had vaccination done as a child. However, when I tested now my Hepatitis B antibody level is 13 mIU/mL. Should I get a booster shot, and which vaccine (Engerix-B, Heplisav-B, or Recombivax HB) would you recommend? Also, how many mL should I take and what is the schedule?

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I am planning to get booster vaccinations done for my kid. I want to know if these vaccinations causes any side effects as in fever or other discomfort? My kid is 5 years old..

Hello doctors! My 23 weeks twin pregnancy running. Can I take hepatitis b vaccine or any hepatitis vaccination this time? Is it safe now? Pl tell me. Thank you.

We live in Delhi and my nephew is 6 months old, his 6 month vaccination of Hepatitis -B3 is due.Please suggest is it optional or mandatory vaccination. Thanks in advance.

Hi Sir / Madam, In the vaccination report, typhoid booster vaccination pending at age 2 for my daughter. But we forgot. Now she is 3 yrs old. Can we give that booster vaccination now. Is it fine.

I have administered Hep-B vaccination (3 doses) a year back. Do I need to go for a Hep-B Booster dose now? I am a 43 year Male and have normal health. Thanks n Regards,

I need to consult whether I need to take hepatitis-B vaccination booster for my self or not? I just wanted to be on safer side. please advice if my wife can also take the same or not?

I cut my finger in window lock and has considerable bleeding. I took tt booster last one year back in January 2025. I don't have any record of vaccination in childhood. Do i need tetanus again?

Is it recommended to take a booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine after 1 year from the regular 3 course schedule.

I completed the full course of rabies vaccination 20days ago. Today a dog scratched me and there was small bleeding. Do I need to take a booster now?

Does a booster dose (0 & 3 days) can make up the little deficiency of full course of rabbies vaccination?

Sir/madam, Now I am on rifagut 400 tab course since 1week. Course is there for another two weeks. Can I take hepatitis vaccine on tomorrow?

Five months after complete primary rabbies vaccination I again scratched by stray dog... Is it necessary to take booster... Some doc says not required some says it's required... What's the truth.. Pzz guide

Dtp 2nd booster nurse inject in my daughter hand.some of them saying should inject in leg.which one is correct...what is the diff between leg and hand vaccination

Is their any vaccinations coming soon or in another 3-4 years for chronic hepatitis b.. that can make hepatitis b hbsag negative ( functional cure ).. or we have to take antivirals only for the rest of our life?? Is Thervac b is actually on trials ??

My Uncle Son Taken 15 months vaccination Doctor has not given Pcv Booster he said previously given this time not required I have attended Vaccination Chart please do the needful it is Mandatory

I completed my course of anti rabies vaccination on 3 Nov 2023. Today a stray cat started rolling on my feet. I have some foot sore due to my new shoes. Since cats lick themselves, I'm worried. Do I need to take a further dose/booster dose? It's been 5 months and 19 days since my last vaccination.

My brother was suffered from Hepatitis E Now fully recovered. Which test is suggested afterwards can take the Hepatitis vaccination. In childhood he has not taken that vaccine

Hello everyone Hope everyone is doing well Yesterday was polio day I have taken polio vaccine for my 1 year old baby today is hepatitis A vaccination schedule can i take that or not please do the needful

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