After receiving the hepatitis B vaccine, the blood of a paramedic reveals no circulating antibodies for the disease. Which of the following phases would the paramedic most likely be in regarding the immunization?

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The window phase is the period of time after vaccination but before the body has produced enough antibodies to be detectable. Therefore, if the paramedic's blood shows no circulating antibodies after receiving the vaccine, they are likely in the window phase.

After Receiving the Hepatitis B Vaccine, the Blood of a Paramedic