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How Many Shots Of Hepatitis-A Vaccinations Are Recommended For People Travelling?
Hi. My wife and I will be traveling to Mexico next May and the CDC recommends vaccination for Hepatitis A. We received the first 2 shots of the 3-part TwinRix series of vaccinations in early 2012, but missed the 3rd shot. Should we take the entire series of vaccinations over again or can we get by with taking just the 3rd shot?
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
No need to restart the entire course.
First check the antibody titre, if the titre is adequate you have to take only one booster dose.
In case the titre is low, two shots may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query.
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How Many Shots Of Hepatitis-A Vaccinations Are Recommended For People Travelling?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No need to restart the entire course. First check the antibody titre, if the titre is adequate you have to take only one booster dose. In case the titre is low, two shots may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.