A member asked:

If i am vaccinated for hep b, can i still get infected?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See reply to your other question. Your positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen shows you are protected from your past vaccination.

Answered 6/24/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

If you have developed hepatitis B antibodies from the vaccination, you will not get infected if you have an exposure. Good luck.

Answered 6/27/2023

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