Patient's question:
When the son was born, he received the hepatitis B vaccine. This time, his school conducted a health check-up, which included testing for hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies. The results showed that the baby is negative for hepatitis B and does not have hepatitis B antibodies. Both my son and his sister have hepatitis B antibodies. I was told that children without hepatitis B antibodies are more likely to be infected with hepatitis B.Doctor's answer:
If you don't have antibodies for hepatitis B, don't be too anxious. You can go to the hospital to get the hepatitis B vaccine again. Since each individual has a different expected response to the hepatitis B vaccine, the reactions after vaccination vary among different people. Approximately 30% of people develop antibodies after the second dose, while about 50% to 70% develop antibodies after the third dose. About 90% of people develop antibodies after the third dose. Some people may not develop antibodies even after anesthesia, and these individuals can increase the dosage. In some cases, this is due to hereditary factors, making it impossible to produce antibodies. In fact, having hepatitis B is not, and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as the condition is detected early and timely treatment is provided, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.