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Suggest Treatment For Anti HBs AB Test Result Of 34 In A 20 Month Old

My daughter 1 yr and 8 mth old has now result of 34 mul/ml of anti HBs Ab test. She had completed full Hep B vaccination in 6 month of age. Lab result range is positive if 10. paediatrician said she need booster dose and result should be 100. Please ansewer for me
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...there are 2 options now -

1. Wait for another month and repeat the test.
It might show an increased titer of antibodies.

2. If still it is low or if the titer is not raising then we can go ahead with another dose of vaccination.

Regards - Dr Sumanth
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Suggest Treatment For Anti HBs AB Test Result Of 34 In A 20 Month Old

Hi...there are 2 options now - 1. Wait for another month and repeat the test. It might show an increased titer of antibodies. 2. If still it is low or if the titer is not raising then we can go ahead with another dose of vaccination. Regards - Dr Sumanth