U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Syria
A 20-year-old male asked:

I took the first hepatitis b vaccine 1 month and 2 weeks ago should i repeat it or take the second one now?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
HEP B: Per https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/vaccadults.htm - "Give a 3-dose series at 0, 1, and 6 mos. 1 dose Give dose #2 at least 4 wks after #1; then, give dose #3 at least 8 wks after dose #2 and at least 16 wks after dose #1." Would take second dose now.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
462 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 20-year-old male asked:
I'm a dental student and i want to get hepatitis vaccine, but i'm not sure whether i'm already immunized or not. Is there any harm if i take now?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 47-year-old male asked:
I took my 2nd dose of COVID vaccine in 1st week of May. Am currently due for my last dose of hepatitis B vaccine Is it okay to take it or should i wait till July so give it a good gap between the two vaccines?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 40-year-old member asked:
When i was little i had one of the hepatitis vaccinations, afterwards i got eczema which persisted for 14 years. Are these related conditions?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A female asked:
Is it necessary to take typhoid vaccine if i go for swimming .I had taken one three years back.Shall i repeat it now please give the name?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 20-year-old male asked:
If I missed the third dose of hepatitis b vaccine for 5 months should I repeat it?
1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in
Last updated Nov 27, 2017

Found in:

Vaccinations›Hepatitis

People also asked

i have taken the first dose of vaccine of hepatitis B from 8 month but I did not take the second dose ,,now what can i do ,can i take second dose ?
5 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
What happens if one does not take the last dose of hepatitis vaccine?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Is it ok to take the second does of hepatitis b vaccine after 1 month and 2 week or should I repeat it?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
I i took hepatitis b vaccine the first shot subcutaneously , but my friend told me that it should be given intramuscularly ,What should i do now ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I did a blood test, HBS-Ab is 364& it said under 9 is negative,and HBS-Ag is negative,I took just one shot hepatitis vaccine 9years ago,Am I positive?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.