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Is it possible to spread hepatitis b from husband to wife even if she was vaccinated?

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Dr. Michael Sheffield answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Yes but unlikely: Vaccinations aren't 100% effective but typically one is protected if the antibodies are high enough from the vaccination. A person vaccinated should be safe from infection but it can't be guaranteed.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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