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Posted On : 08 Nov 2005
I have a B thal patient who is hep B antibody negative and she has been immunised 2 times full immunisation{ 3 doses each time} by 2 different pedaitricians. She is still antibody negative. She is 16 years old. What does this signify and what should be done? She is hep B and C antigen negative.
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pediatriconcall
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Since she has not developed antibodies to Hepatitis B vaccine, the vaccine needs to be repeated with double the dose to ensure immunity. Rule out underlying immunodeficiency and liver disease that may prevent adequate antibody titres.
19 years ago
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shilpa naik
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first, ensure hep b vaccine was not given in the gluteal region.confirm hiv status.i feel there is no need to revaccinate her the 3rd time.
19 years ago
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nikhil agrawal
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her immune system is not responsive. A third trial of full immunisation should be tried with booster.
19 years ago
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Dr. Anil Motani
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hiv infection
19 years ago




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