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Susan Swindells, MBBS

Susan Swindells, MBBS

Professor of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE

131 Steuart St, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: (415) 544-9400 | info@iasusa.org

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November 9, 2026: Hepatitis B Immunization Strategies in People With HIV

A 43-year-old woman establishes care for HIV infection. Screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) reveals positive hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), negative hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and negative hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) test results. Regarding hepatitis B vaccination, which of the following is the best next step in management?

A. Administer 2 doses of the adjuvanted hepatitis B vaccine (Heplisav-B) followed by a test for immunity in 1 month

B. Administer 3 doses of the double-dose recombinant hepatitis B vaccine, followed by a test for immunity in 1 month

C. Administer a single dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, followed by a test for immunity in 1 month

D. Check HBV DNA level before determining the need for vaccination

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