Question

A 45-year-old with no known risk factors is unvaccinated against hepatitis B. What is the appropriate action under current US guidance?

Accepted Answer

Vaccinate now with a recommended 2- or 3-dose HepB series

Answer

Defer vaccination until age 60

Answer

Check hepatitis B serologies and vaccinate only if nonimmune at age 60

Answer

Vaccinate only if diabetic

Answer

No vaccination unless occupational exposure occurs

Practice question

A 45-year-old with no known risk factors is unvaccinated against hepatitis B. What is the appropriate action under current US guidance?