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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Whiskey 6 Hours After Hepatitis-B Vaccination?
Question: Hi doc, i had my second dose of hepatitis b vaccine today. They person injecting the vaccing asked me not to eat nonveg or drink alcohol for 24 hours. After a few hours i forgot about it and after around 6 hours of the vaccinayion, had approximately half a peg of neat whiskey. Is this going to affect the impact of the vaccine in any way. Is there a need to worry?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to health care magic,
Alcohol has no drug interaction with hepatitis B vaccine,it will not impact your vaccination.
So,there is no need to be worried if you mistakenly took whiskey after hepatitis b vaccine.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to health care magic,
Alcohol has no drug interaction with hepatitis B vaccine,it will not impact your vaccination.
So,there is no need to be worried if you mistakenly took whiskey after hepatitis b vaccine.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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