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after treatment

I was vacinated for HIP  A and B before i started my treatment . Do we have to keep those vaccines up to date or is one sufficent for rest of our life does anyone know. I would ask my Dr but dont go back till May .
Thanks to you alll
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It states for both at least 20 years, in some cases a lifetime. sometimes a booster shot is recomended.........
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Here is the links for both...... For Hep A

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5230566_long-hepatitis-vaccine-last_.html

For Hep B

http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/cd/lhds/manuals/hepB/docs/hbv_vaccination.pdf
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