A 25-year-old British woman plans a 6-month overland trip through Southeast Asia. She has completed her childhood immunisation schedule. She asks abou...

Question

A 25-year-old British woman plans a 6-month overland trip through Southeast Asia. She has completed her childhood immunisation schedule. She asks about hepatitis B vaccination. She has never been vaccinated against hepatitis B. What is the standard vaccination schedule?

Accepted Answer

Three doses at 0, 1, and 6 months

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Single dose

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Two doses at 0 and 6 months

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Four doses at 0, 1, 2, and 12 months

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Hepatitis B vaccination is not recommended for travellers

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B Vaccination Schedule

A 25-year-old British woman plans a 6-month overland trip through Southeast Asia. She has completed her childhood immunisation schedule. She asks about hepatitis B vaccination. She has never been vaccinated against hepatitis B. What is the standard vaccination schedule?