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If you don't have hepatitis b and you are given the hepatitis b antibody vaccination, what could happen?

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Confusing question: HBIG (hepatitis B immune globulin) is given after possible Hep B exposure to give immediate but transient (4+ weeks) of protective antibodies to the disease.It is done to help stop the disease from getting started. It differs from the regular vaccine, that is given long before exposures to help a person develop long term immunity.

Answered 2/2/2015

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It's a start.: If you finish out the series by getting another dose in a month and a third dose at 6 months, then you will be immune to hepatitis B for life. Go for it.

Answered 2/3/2015

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