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20th February 2024
A 21-year-old doctor presents himself to the emergency department after he has experienced a needlestick injury.
A 21-year-old doctor presents himself to the emergency department after he has experienced a needlestick injury. He was taking blood off a known IVDU and had stuck himself with the needle after taking the patient’s blood by accident. The patient’s serology taken on admission showed that he was positive for hepatitis B.
He has completed his primary vaccination course, and his anti-HB level was at 4mIU/ml.
Which of the following treatments is indicated?
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