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....

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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?

Accepted Answer

Initiate universal hepatitis B vaccination because he is 19-59 years old

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Only screen and vaccinate if risk factors are present

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Vaccinate only up to age 26

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He should be vaccinated only if HBsAg is positive

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Vaccination is not recommended after age 30

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B Vaccination

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?