Who's right: the RN or the LPN?

[FutureMaleOhioNurse]

Here's the deal: Among the plethora of immunizations that I need, the Hep B one is giving me a headache (not literally). See, I worked at a nursing home as a CNA back in the summer of 2002 and was given the first dose of Hep B - May 27, 2002 to be exact. Since then, I haven't finished the series. Well, today, I spoke with an RN at the nursing home and was told that I would have to start the series all over again. According to her, the three doses would be given within 3 months. However, the LPN at the health department told me that I wouldn't have to start the series all over again. She said that the first dose in 2002 would count, and that today's Hep B dose would count as the second in the series and need to return August for the final dose. Who's right? I'm HOPING the LPN's right...

[General E. Speaking, RN, RN]

Uh, which one?

I think they were being funny! I used to work for state run Immunization Program. This was many years ago and I realize that things change. However, in general, I believe that vaccines never have to be started over...someone correct me if i am wrong.

Irregardless, the LVN at the Health Dept has special training in Immunizations and gets frequent updates from the CDC and state along with many hours of continuing education regarding vaccines.