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Postexposure prophylaxis for HBV after percutaneous/mucosal exposures
| HBsAg seropositivity status of source individual | HBV vaccination status of exposed individual | Recommended prophylaxis |
|---|---|---|
| Seropositive | Unvaccinated | Vaccine series + 1 dose HBIG |
| Seropositive | Vaccinated | 1 Booster dose vaccine |
| Unknown | Unvaccinated | Vaccine series |
| Unknown | Vaccinated | No treatment |
HBV hepatitis B virus, HBIG hepatitis B immunoglobulin
