Vaccinated For Hepatitis B. Should I Take It Once Again?

Posted on Sat, 23 Nov 2013

Question: I have already taken my Hepatitis B (all three doses) vaccination ten years ago. Should I take it once again?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Hi Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX Once vaccination for Hepatitis B is done, the protection lasts for atleast 20 years and mostly it is lifelong. Thus the repeat vaccination is not necessary. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee

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