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HBV post-exposure is a clinical scenario the ADC loves to test. Two things determine management: the source's HBsAg status and your immunity level. 🦷📌 Fully Vaccinated + Adequate Immunity (Anti-HBs ≥10 mIU/mL) → No PEP required regardless of source status ✅ Vaccinated but Inadequate Immunity / Incomplete Vaccination Source HBsAg positive or unknown: → Booster dose or repeat full vaccination series Unvaccinated or Unknown Vaccination Status Source HBsAg positive or unknown: → HBIG immediately (within 48 hours — effective up to 7 days) → Commence vaccination schedule: 0, 1, 6 months → Check Anti-HBs titre 4–8 weeks after final dose Source HBsAg negative: → No HBIG needed → Commence or complete vaccination for future protection ✅ Winspert Exam Tips ⚡ Always assess BOTH: source HBsAg status + staff Anti-HBs titre ⚡ HBV = only major blood-borne virus with both vaccine AND immunoglobulin available as PEP ⚡ True vaccine non-responder = Anti-HBs <10 mIU/mL after TWO complete vaccine series → future exposures: HBIG, not further vaccination ⚡ Never delay vaccine while awaiting investigation results if PEP is indicated Remember: 10 - 48 - 7 - 016 10 → Protective Anti-HBs ≥10 mIU/mL 48 → HBIG ideally within 48 hours 7 → HBIG effective up to 7 days post-exposure 016 → Vaccine schedule (0, 1, 6 months) Save this and share with your study group. 📌 Follow Winspert Dental Education - Australian Dental Exam Course for a new ADC exam tip every week. #Winspert #ConceptTips #ExamTips #Dentistry #AustralianDentistry #IndianDentistry #JoinUs