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I only hd 2 dse hep b vacc 4 yrs ago. now my anti hbs titer is only 30( cut off value is 10). do i need to get a third dose or just a booster vaccine?
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Same thing: Booster and third dose of HBV vaccine are the same thing. Even though your blood test shows you are protected, probably for life, getting the final dose still is recommended.
Answered 4/21/2019
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