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Hepatitis B: Postvaccination Test for Immunity

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Overview

A postvaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you:

Infants born to mothers who are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age.

With the exception of infants, a postvaccination test for immunity, when needed, should be done between 1 and 2 months after a person receives the last dose of vaccine.


Credits for Hepatitis B: Postvaccination Test for Immunity

Current as of: June 12, 2023

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