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Hep b surface ab results - my doc says a positive might not always stay positive?
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Antibody levels : Antibodies can last a lifetime or disappear as we age. At one time patients were told that at age 65 they would only need one pneumonia shot, the current recommendation is to consider a booster after 5 years.
Answered 7/4/2014
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