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Confused.(0-1-6) engirex b series on my arm (near or below deltoid)anti hbs were 6.3miu/ml.1.5 year later 4th and 5th doses(brand of vaccine dnt know)and checked after 7 months of 5th dose anti hbs 57.54.am i immune for life?no more dose yes?help pl?

Q: confused.(0-1-6) engirex b series on my arm (near or below deltoid)anti hbs were 6.3miu/ml.1.5 year later 4th and 5th doses(brand of vaccine dnt know)and checked after 7 months of 5th dose anti hbs 57.54.am i immune for life?no more dose yes?help pl?

: Your blood test shows you are immune, probably for life. Probably you didn't need the extra vaccine doses. and certainly you should not have any additional doses.

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Your blood test shows you are immune, probably for life. Probably you didn't need the extra vaccine doses. and certainly you should not have any additional doses.

Answered 7/11/2021

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A member asked:

Confused.(0-1-6) engirex b series on my arm (near or below deltoid)anti hbs were 6.3miu/ml.1.5 year later 4th and 5th doses(brand of vaccine dnt know)and checked after 7 months of 5th dose anti hbs 57.54.am i immune for life?no more dose yes?help pl?

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