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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?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Hepatitis Vaccine: Nope. Not at all. But a simple blood test can prove immunity.
Answered 8/21/2013
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Hep B vaccine: Ask your pcp to order a blood test to see if you have the anti-hbs--antibody to hepatitis b surface antigen is a marker of immunity. If you do not have this marker in a blood test, then take another series. If the dental school is paying for it, redo the series as it cannot hurt. Best to be safe and immunized then take a chance and not be protected.
Answered 9/25/2016
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