Infectious Disease
HBV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Infectious Disease

HBV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Documented immunity → no PEP needed.

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◆HCW after needlestick

  • •Anti-HBs ≥10 IU/mL = documented immunity → NO PEP
  • •Unvaccinated → HBIG + start hepatitis B vaccine series
  • •Documented non-responder (received vaccine but anti-HBs <10) → HBIG + revaccinate
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