Hepatitis B Vaccine Booster- 1112 Questions Answered

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 Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi I have taken hepatitis b vaccine three does from 12 years back. Please confirm booster is required after that or not? And also confirm the vaccine name? Please also confirm can I again taken the complete does of vaccine?

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Dr. Venkata Hemalatha Neeli General Physician | Bangalore

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Hi You need to get your Anti-HBs titers checked. If the titers are below 10 milli international units/ml, then you need to take a booster reimmunization. Otherwise, it's not necessary. Regards, Dr.NV ... Read More

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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 Thombre General 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 27 years old. Can I take hepatitis b vaccine? And what is schedule for the hepatitis b vaccine.

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Dr. Vardhan Garg General Physician | Delhi

Yes can take, 0,1 month and 6 month ... Read More

What quantity of Hepatitis B vaccine should be used to vaccinate an adult person who is over 25-30 yrs of age ? 20 mcg or 100mcg ? How many doses are to be given during vaccination ? Is there any need of booster ? If yes then at what interval of time.

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Dr. Pratik Ajagekar General Surgeon | Pune

Hep B vaccine is available in Ampoules. Standard dose for adults is 1ml, 3 doses at 0, 1week and 6 weeks. Booster should be taken every 5 years from the date you recieved 1st dose. ... Read More

Hello,my sister aged 23 is a dental student and she took hepatitis b vaccine Genvac-B 0,1,2 schedule( rapid schedule)....the doctor said it's enough and my question is dose she need a booster at 12 months time?

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Dr. Bharath Muthuthangam T General Physician | Madurai

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I am 28 years old female , can I take hepatitis b vaccine without consulting doctor.. please suggest

Asked for Female, 27 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Rajendra Kumar General Physician | Jaipur

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Hepatitis b and hpv vaccine can take at same time also how to know if we vaccinated or not .kindly suggest

Asked for Male, 24 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ... Read More

Where can I get this hepatitis B vaccine in and around marathahalli Bangalore.. also please let me know the name of vaccine for adults ..in which pharmacy I can get it

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician | Bangalore

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You can receive the vaccination at any hospital or clinic. Kindly don't self administer the vaccination, kindly let a phlebotomist administer the vaccine for you. ... Read More

Hello my sister is a dental student aged 23 She took Genvac-B hepatitis b vaccine on the following dates 1st dose on July 2020 2nd dose on August 2020 3rd dose on September 2020 (Rapid schedule) The doctor said the dosage is enough. My question is the rapid dose (0,1,2 months) give Full protection or dose she need booster after 12 months?

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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 Verma General 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

Is biovac a two dose vaccine with 6 months gap. I have taken the first dose and was informed that it's only a single dose vaccine.

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Dr. Romain Rajan General Physician | Ghaziabad

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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician. I understand your concern â it can be confusing when different information is given about vaccines, and itâs important to be clear about the correc ... Read More

Is this hepatitis b report alright or it has an issue which needs to be addressed . I hope I will get an answer

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Known case of Chronic inactive hep B with LFT within range, recently diagnosed with Graves' disease. Free T3- 3.83ng/ml , free T4- 18.89ug/dl and tsh-

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Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

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My sister is hepatitis b positive and her virus is in a active position. After Knowing this that she is hepatitis b positive i took vaccine to prevent my self I want to ask that after taking a prevention dose if any case I come in her contact. Mujhe phir bhi hepatitis b hone ke chances h or iska virus kitne time tk alive hota h outside the body??

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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In her hepatitis b viral load report 430 IU/ml before 6 year it is 4*10^1 so sir has it decreased or increased.

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Dr. Praful Mahamuni General Practitioner | Nagpur

Hello, For ePrescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine . Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor , MBBS . Health is ... Read More

70 year old diagnosed with early cirrhosis. Hbsag, anti HBC, HCV negative. Asymptomatic. Should she take hepatitis (A,B, or C) vaccine? What is vaccine name. Thanks

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Dr. Abdul Rasheed General Physician | Bangalore

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How many doses of hep b vaccine are given to the adult who is not immunized before?? What is the cost of these vaccine in private??

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Dr. Devesh Goel General Practitioner | Delhi

3 doses are given at 0, 1, 6 months. Cost depends on hospital to hospital. You can call nearby hospitals and ask them. Kindly take an instant consultation or contact me at 9999x104x408. ... Read More

My mom is a dialysis patient while testing std for her dialysis (first time) we found hepatitis B virus and the doctor said it could be the reason for the previous blood transfusion. Her test report All hepatitis b panels are negative Except total hepatitis core antigen And Anti-Hbe is negative which is s/co value of more than 1... Please advise wh

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Dr. Sajni Modi General Physician | Ahmedabad

Anti hbe positive means low viral load of the hepatitis antigen. This should not have any symptoms, but regular monitoring is required and you need to mention it everywhere considering she is getting ... Read More

My mom is a dialysis patient while testing std for her dialysis (first time) we found hepatitis B virus and the doctor said it could be the reason for the previous blood transfusion. Her test report All hepatitis b panels are negative Except total hepatitis core antigen And Anti-Hbe is negative which is s/co value of more than 1... Please advise w

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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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 Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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

I am 41 years old female..I took first dose of hepatitis b vaccine on February 28..I was supposed to be given another shot of vaccine after one month which missed unfortunately..can I go for 2nd dose of hepatitis B vaccine after two months..pls suggest what should I do..? Regards

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I have taken 2 booster dose on 11 and 14 march 2025. For how many days thus immunity last. For many days i dont need booster again if re exposure happens .

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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For 6 months. Pls don't worry. ... Read More

My 24month old daughter took her DPT vaccine on her left leg.on first day she was unable to walk or stand due to pain and from the next day she has started walking but she is not able to fold her left leg.she took that vaccine on 6th February and there is no redness. Is there anything to worry??

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Dr. Jyothi Pediatrician | Hyderabad

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My Hepatitis B vaccine 3rd dose date was of 25th January 2025, I forgot to take on that day. Is it safe to take now as already 12-13 days have crossed? Also 1st & 2nd dose I have take n BEVAC HEPATITIS B vaccine, so 3rd dose also need to be the of same name or can take of any other name also? Kindly assist

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Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

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Recently done with Hepatitis B profile test. In that results came below HBsAg - 0.26 <0.9 - Negative HBeAg - 0.39<1 - Negative AHBC IGM - 0.08< 0.8 - Negative AHBC Total - 0.4 < 1 - Negative Anti HBs - 2.82 < 10 - Non reactive (Negative) But Anti - HBeAg - positive - 0.72 > 1 What is that result indicated. And got chylmadi

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Dr. Narendra Gogireddy GastroIntestinal Surgeon | Hyderabad

It means ur previous infection has developed antibodies which is good for you ... Read More

I'm turning 30 this year and I had taken cervical cancer vaccination back in 2018 when I was about 24 years old. However, I don't clearly remember if I took one dose or two doses. Either way, looks like I did not complete the dosage back then. Will it help to take a booster dose now just to be more protected? I'm married and sexually active.

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Today I was purchasing some articles from a shop when one of shopkeeper's men handing the articles had a cut and some blood came out. He gave the articles with the same hand. So now I am a bit tensed. I mean I saw it so am worried but mostly we don't even know. My concern is that in everyday situations do such incidents pose a risk of infection? We

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Dr. Shivam Mishra General Physician | Mumbai

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It sounds like you're understandably concerned about the situation you encountered. In everyday situations, incidents involving blood can pose a risk of infection, especially if there are open wounds ... Read More

My daughter is 16 months 20 days old and ideally pcv booster vaccine should be given at 15 months but my dr dont have this vaccine kn stock and we are waiting for that. Is this much delay of 1 month 20 days is okay or should i consult other dr. Pls suggest. Is there any effect of delay vaccine... pls suggest

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Dr. Anjana Warrier Pediatrician | Chennai

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Age 45/Male Hbsag + Hbeag - Hbeab - ALT-40 AST 30 HBV viral 29,987 log 10-4.48, ct- 30.1 . No symptoms , I'm healthy I used to work in medical camps for few months . Can you please help me with the treatment, and prevention of spread to my children , wife is negative took vaccine immediately, one child age 18 hbsag-, hbsab 265, 1 child age 14 hbsa

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Dr. Narendra Gogireddy GastroIntestinal Surgeon | Hyderabad

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Yes they need to have a booster dose ... Read More

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