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How Often Should Hepatitis-B Vaccination Be Taken?
Question: Sir I have taken 2 doses of hepatatis b and that is confirmed but not sure about 3 dose which taken on 6 month?i have taken these 2 doses at age of 9 and now 25!!sir I want to know whether I take full dose or just a single dose??and does that vaccination cause any harm or it will be perfect normal because I'm not sure whether third dose is taken or not??if I have taken that dose will there is any harm in taking vaccination full dose again?
And sir last month I have taken rabies vaccination does it interact with it?
And sir last month I have taken rabies vaccination does it interact with it?
Brief Answer:
Get Hepatitis Antibodies tested.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
First of all there is no significant interaction between Hepatitis B vaccine and rabies vaccine.
Hepatitis B vaccination schedule is 0,1 and 6 month. No booster dose is indicated.
However you should get testing done to see levels of Hepatitis B protective antibiodies in your body.
The concerned tests is known as Anti HbS Antibody levels.
If the levels are appropriate means you are protected while if not then you would require a booster dose.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Get Hepatitis Antibodies tested.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
First of all there is no significant interaction between Hepatitis B vaccine and rabies vaccine.
Hepatitis B vaccination schedule is 0,1 and 6 month. No booster dose is indicated.
However you should get testing done to see levels of Hepatitis B protective antibiodies in your body.
The concerned tests is known as Anti HbS Antibody levels.
If the levels are appropriate means you are protected while if not then you would require a booster dose.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir if without any test I opt for booster dose will it cause any harm?
And sir I really appreciate your answers as previous answer are really helpful!!!thanking u for that!!and sir please clear my doubt regarding tetanus dose its provide immunity for 5 years or 10 years because doctors have difference opinion on this?
And sir I really appreciate your answers as previous answer are really helpful!!!thanking u for that!!and sir please clear my doubt regarding tetanus dose its provide immunity for 5 years or 10 years because doctors have difference opinion on this?
Brief Answer:
You should get tested first
Detailed Answer:
Hello, The Tetanus Toxoid shot that you take mostly provides immunity for 6 months only.
The DPT vaccine that is given during childhood provides immunity for up to 10 years.
As far as booster dose of hepatitis b is concerned, it is not indicated. You should first of all get the test done, and if the antibodies are low, in that case only a booster dose is given.
I hope it helps you.
You should get tested first
Detailed Answer:
Hello, The Tetanus Toxoid shot that you take mostly provides immunity for 6 months only.
The DPT vaccine that is given during childhood provides immunity for up to 10 years.
As far as booster dose of hepatitis b is concerned, it is not indicated. You should first of all get the test done, and if the antibodies are low, in that case only a booster dose is given.
I hope it helps you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your advice sir!!sir today I have taken tetanus shot as my injury is 45 days old doctor told me there is no harm in taking vaccination now also is that true?there is no problem if I take that shot now also!!and today I went for the that test after report I contact you?thanking you!!!
Brief Answer:
No problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, This tetanus vaccine is not going to protect your for the previous injury that you had. However, your doctor is right. There is no harm in taking the shot.
Collect your report and write back to me.
You can go to my profile directly and ask me a question. Alternatively, when you ask your query, mention my name, so that the query is directed to me only.
Good Luck.
No problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, This tetanus vaccine is not going to protect your for the previous injury that you had. However, your doctor is right. There is no harm in taking the shot.
Collect your report and write back to me.
You can go to my profile directly and ask me a question. Alternatively, when you ask your query, mention my name, so that the query is directed to me only.
Good Luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thank you sir I directly approach u after my reports out!!sir it is sure that this one shot not do any harm at all?because I haven't had injury right now but have taken because my doctor told me for that?and after report collection I contact u!
Brief Answer:
Won't harm
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Tetanus shot will just boost up your immunity and not going to cause any harm. Don't worry in that regards.
Take Care.
Won't harm
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Tetanus shot will just boost up your immunity and not going to cause any harm. Don't worry in that regards.
Take Care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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