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Doctor said that i'm immune to hepatitis b, which is good. this is obviously from being vaccinated? (twinrix 3 injections). am i 100% safe from hep b?

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Dr. Leena Varughese answered

Specializes in Pathology

Likely: You are nearly 100% immune but there is always a possiblity of losing the immunity. If the doctor thinks that you are immune to hepatitis b is because you were tested for the hb surface antibody and it was present indicating that you are still immune. Precautions should still be taken as necessary and necessitated.

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Answered 8/15/2013

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