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I recently had blood work done and was told my hepatitis b surface antibody is low. is a "booster" recommended, or am i still protected?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Still protected: If you had the complete series of hepatitis B virus vaccine, i.e. all three doses, then you are protected, even with low HBs antibody. No booster is needed. Don't worry about it.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 3/26/2017

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Dr. Aaron Roland answered

Booster: If you are below the threshold for immunity then an additional dose may help.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2017

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A member asked:

I recently had blood work done and was told my hepatitis b surface antibody is low. is a "booster" recommended, or am i still protected?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Poinsett agreed

Dr. Aaron Roland answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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