A 47-year-old member asked:
How long does the hepatitis b vaccine stay in your baby?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered
Pediatrics 57 years experience
Hep B vaccine: Hepatitis b vaccine is supposed to confer lifelong immunity so your baby should be protected.
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Dr. James Ferguson commented
Pediatrics 47 years experience
You need to complete the series or immunity may not be longlasting.
May 14, 2014
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
If get all 3 shots: should have lifetime immunity.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 47-year-old member asked:
How long could hepatitis b vaccine stay in your system?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered
Infectious Disease 50 years experience
Unclear.: If you are asking how long the vaccine is effective for, the three dose regimen can last a lifetime.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 27, 2014
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