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Hepatitis B booster policy — DOccMed MCQ

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A surgeon has completed HBV vaccination 10 years ago with anti-HBs of 150 mIU/ml at the time. Current anti-HBs is 8 mIU/ml. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: E — Booster dose and recheck anti-HBs after 4 weeks, if responds she is immune

Waning immunity after good initial response is not non-response. A booster with 4-week anti-HBs check confirms immunological memory.

Reference: PHE Green Book; DH Health Clearance