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When is the latest, post exposure, that the hepatitis b vaccine and immunoglobulin can be given to prevent infection? is 13-18 days too late?
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Worth a try: if you have never had hep B vaccine and susceptible . this is still a option if exposed, sooner rather than later, You should have blood test to check you hep B status before the two shots
Answered 3/31/2015
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