Question

A 55-year-old nurse starting work on a medical ward has no documented hepatitis B vaccination and is HBsAg-negative. According to NACI, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Offer a complete hepatitis B vaccine series and check post-vaccination anti-HBs titres

Answer

No vaccine is needed if HBsAg-negative

Answer

Provide one booster dose only

Answer

Recommend testing again in 5 years without vaccination

Answer

Give hepatitis B immunoglobulin only

Practice question

A 55-year-old nurse starting work on a medical ward has no documented hepatitis B vaccination and is HBsAg-negative. According to NACI, what is the most appropriate approach?