A 41-year-old member asked:
What happens if someone gets all three hepatitis b vaccines but a titer still indicates no immunity. what does that mean?
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Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 22 years experience
Boost It: Usually that means you need an additional dose of vaccine. Give the vaccine then check titers 6-8 weeks later and see if they are present.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
If someone gets all three hepatitis b vaccines and a titer still indicates no immunity, what does this mean?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Hep B non-responders: 5-15% of people do not develop the appropriate antibodies following the 3 vaccine series for Hepatitis B. If the series is repeated and there is again no response (30-50% of people WILL respond after a second series), the person is considered a 'nonresponder'. Nonresponders should be counseled about Hep B transmission and offered HBIG if exposed.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 14, 2014
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