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Hep b vaccine
My dad told me he's not sure if I have been given the hepatitis B vaccine because he's against vaccination and I'm feeling anxious right now. Isn't it compulsory to get the hep b vaccine? Can we still get the vaccine if we're above 20 years old? And is there any way we can find out if we have been immunized?
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Better every one should get Hep B vaccination.
Usually given to all in the 1st year by Govt and private health facilities.
If not given or having any doubt you can get hep B vaccine at any age total 3 doses at monthly intervals.
You can check immunization status (wether vaccine given or not )by blood test also
At any age you can take it.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Hep B is a mandatory vaccine. You can still get vaccinated. Meet a physician for the vaccine.
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Yes you can check blood AntiHBs antibody titre to check whether you are immune or not
Or else you can take the Vaccine again 3 doses irrespective of the status from a local Paediatrician, no harm in taking again
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