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resuming interrupted HepB vaccine series

resuming interrupted HepB vaccine series

I got my first HepB vaccine shot 3.5 months ago.  As far as I know, to be fully protected, I need the whole series, which ideally consists of shots at 0 months (start), 1 month, and 6 months.  I read on the CDC website that if you didn't complete the series, you can resume anytime without restarting from the first shot.  

My question is, what will the timing be now if I resume the series?  If I get my second shot now (3.5 months after the first one), will my third one still be 5 months from now?  This is important to me as I'm living in a household with a HepB-infected person and I know I'm at increased risk.

Thanks very much!
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You can resume getting your Hepatitis B vaccinations at any time, and the timing would be the same...so if you got your second dose today, it would be five months until your third dose.  There may be an acclerated schedule possible so I would ask the doctor/nurse.
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