What Is The Dosage Of Hepatitis B Vaccination?

Posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016

Question: Hi XXXX, 1 day back you replied to my query on HBV vaccine. Today I took 1st dose of Revac-B. Lab technician told me 2nd dose is at 1month. So do I need t go exactly on 30th day or few days before and after is ok?

Also Revac-B is time tested vaccine?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better if taken on time

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in again

It is advisable to taken any vaccination on prescribed schedule

In case of a situation where the dose is skipped it should be taken as soon as possible

Yes Revac B is a reliable brand

Hope this helps
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng