You are assessing the hepatitis B vaccine needs of your client who states she is HIV positive. Her immunization history is complete, but she has never received hepatitis A vaccine, and her bloodwork indicates that she is non-immune. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
a. All clients who are HIV positive require a double µg dose for age of hepatitis A vaccine
b. This client who are HIV positive should receive 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine 6 months apart.
c. All clients who are HIV positive should receive 3 doses of hepatitis A vaccine at 0, 1 and 6 months.
Answer: c. All clients who are HIV positive should receive 3 doses of hepatitis A vaccine at 0, 1 and 6 months.
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