A 29-year-old adult asks about adult hepatitis B vaccination; no prior doses and no risk factors. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 29-year-old adult asks about adult hepatitis B vaccination; no prior doses and no risk factors. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Offer HBV vaccination now (universal 19-59 years)

Answer

Defer until risk factors develop

Answer

Check anti-HBs only; vaccinate if

Answer

One lifetime booster only

Answer

HBV vaccine is recommended only for healthcare workers

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B Vaccination