Patient's question:
I am 15 years old. When I was checked at the age of 11, the hepatitis B five-item test was negative. Has it become severe now or is it still the same?Doctor's answer:
If all five hepatitis B tests are negative, it proves that there is no hepatitis B, and it is recommended to get the hepatitis B vaccine as soon as possible. Vaccinating with the hepatitis B vaccine is the most crucial measure in China's prevention efforts and in curbing the prevalence of hepatitis B. Currently, the common vaccination schedule is at 0, 1, and 6 months, with each vaccination involving 10~20 micrograms of recombinant vaccine. For high-risk populations, the dosage can be appropriately increased, achieving an antibody conversion rate of over 90%. After vaccination, as time passes, the hepatitis B surface antibody levels of some individuals will gradually rise. If the level is below 10 mIU/ml, it is recommended to get the full course of three hepatitis B vaccine shots. If the level is between 10-100 mIU/ml, it is recommended to get one booster shot of the hepatitis B vaccine.