Patient's question:
My child is 13 years old. He received the hepatitis B vaccine on April 23, 2015. It shouldn't be administered every three years, but I forgot. Now that it's been three and a half years, can I go directly to the epidemic prevention station to get it?Doctor's answer:
Those who have been vaccinated and have antibodies can enhance with one more shot when they are weakly positive. It can also be done after a certain period of time. This is an enhancement shot, and it can be administered either later or earlier. As long as the antibodies haven't disappeared, enhancement is possible. After enhancement, it's important to check and see how the patient is dealing with the challenges of hepatitis B. We should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and not avoid seeking medical attention. If hepatitis B is not effectively treated, it's necessary to promptly switch to a new treatment plan.