A health care worker has just finished the 3-dose regimen for hepatitis B vaccination and says, "I'm glad that is over. I'll never have to take that again." The nurse formulates a response based on the knowledge that immunity should last 5 to ______ years

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


Correct Answer: 7
Rationale : Immunity from the 3-dose series lasts 5 to 7 years.
Global Rationale: Immunity from the Hepatitis B series is expected to last from 5-7 years.

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