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Hepatitis B Vaccination — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 38-year-old with no known risk factors presents for preventive care. Which statement regarding hepatitis B vaccination is correct under current U.S. policy?

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Correct answer: D — Initiate universal hepatitis B vaccination because he is 19-59 years old

Explanation lettering: B = shown as A · A = shown as B · E = shown as C · C = shown as D · D = shown as E

ACIP recommends universal HepB vaccination for adults aged 19-59 years regardless of risk; ≥60 years with risk should be vaccinated and ≥60 without risk may receive it. Limiting to risk factors (A, D) or age <26 (B) is incorrect. Not recommended after 30 (E) is false.

Reference: ACIP (2022): Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults