Hello Tracie,
I would like to know if you received a blood test after the initial course to confirm immunity. This is normal practice and ensures you are immunized appropriately. There is no check done prior to the booster as once this is completed you should have aquired immunity for life.
Jo
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From: Tracie McKelvie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 18 November 2004 10:53
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Hepatitis B Booster vaccinations
Re: Hep B Booster.
From what I understand the booster given after the primary course of
three is thought to give sufficient immunity, but is there a blood test
first to identify antibody levels prior to administering booster? - not
sure from there. Any info would be gratefully recieved.
Regards
Tracie Mckelvie
Occupational Health Nurse / Adviser
Pembrokeshire College
Merlins Bridge
Haverfordwest
Pembs.
SA61 1SZ
TEL: 01437 765247 Ext 393
FAX: 01437 767279
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Hi all,
Does any one know if it is still recommended to give a Hep. B booster
dose 5 years following an adequate response to the primary course? Is
it no longer necessary to have a Hep. B booster dose, as a good response
from a blood test after 3 injections is sufficient to give immunity for
life?
Your views on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ayoola.
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