Do adults need a booster dose for Hepatitis-B vaccine?
Prof HPS Sachdeva
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Q: I am confused about the need for a booster dose for Hepatitis-B vaccine for adults. I am 30 years old (male) and have taken the full course of the vaccine (thrice) five years ago. However, recently one doctor told me that one should take a booster dose of the same vaccine (Engerix-B, 1 ml) every five years and another doctor said that for adults booster doses are not necessary. Should I take the booster dose or not?
A:There is no need for a booster dose.