Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Taken Twinrix Hepa B Vaccination For 5th Dosage, Still Antibodies Not Seen In Results. Why ?
hello doctor, i have a question for you which my family physician can t explain to me..i am 43 years old asian male i have been into twinrix hepa B vaccination for the 5th dosage now and still comes into negative result for antibodies .my family doctor can t explain why until now i am still negative for antibodies he was suggesting me to continue the vaccine until i will get positive blood result. perhaps one of you can explain to me why twinrix has no effect for me? Thank you! AAAAA
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The regime for hepatitis B virus which is followed most commonly is as follows:
Doses 0, 1 and 6 and and a booster dose within five years after the first dose.
The first dose is the 0 dose, 1st dose is taken at first month and 6th dose six months after the first dose.
The booster dose has to be taken within five years of the first dose.
This regime should be strictly followed and if the compliance is not good, the antibody titre may not be as expected.
The antibodies start rising after six months.
A booster dose potentates the antibody titres.
If the booster dose is not taken within five years, the effect of the vaccination starts weaning off.
Please confirm whether you have taken the doses at correct time.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The regime for hepatitis B virus which is followed most commonly is as follows:
Doses 0, 1 and 6 and and a booster dose within five years after the first dose.
The first dose is the 0 dose, 1st dose is taken at first month and 6th dose six months after the first dose.
The booster dose has to be taken within five years of the first dose.
This regime should be strictly followed and if the compliance is not good, the antibody titre may not be as expected.
The antibodies start rising after six months.
A booster dose potentates the antibody titres.
If the booster dose is not taken within five years, the effect of the vaccination starts weaning off.
Please confirm whether you have taken the doses at correct time.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Twinrix
Loading Online Doctors....