Hep A Shot Reactions

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reaction to hep A B shot

I am in the process of planning an extended overseas tripand was given thwe initial hep A B shot. Starting that night my upper back and neck have gotten progressively more sore to the point of extreme pain. Is this related...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Localized pain at the injection site is the usual reaction. I think you should see your doctor for the symptoms you are having. They sound significant and unlikely to be related to your vaccinations.... Read more »

shot for baby mother with hep b

what is the name of shot babygets whos mother has hep b... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

Hep A/B Vaccine reaction?

Dear Doctor:I have been HIV+ for about 8 years, diagnosed Oct 04. Most recent labs were CD4 of 266... Read more »

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HIV and Hep. B

Posted by CountTheStars, 1 Reply

I recently tested positive and I was vaccinated against Hep. B years ago. Does this mean that I am considered to have Hep. B as far as drug reactions are concerned since the antibodies are present in my system because of the vaccination? Read more »

Hep B plesae help

Posted by Survivor, 2 Replies

Just got an email back from Dr. Ben on my HEP A, B,C. He told me that I have been exposed to hep B and he says its nothing hes worried about??!?!?! Yuck! I also told him that I did start a series on B vacs a couple years ago but never followed... Read more »

negative meia after 12 weeks. Got hep B vaccinatio

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi Everybody,

I had a risky exposure. I live in canada. I got tested for p24 on 19th day, 4 weeks MEIA, 8 weeks MEIA, 12 weeks MEIA, all negative. I still have digestion problems, my stool comes out in the same order I ate food and has the same... Read more »

Hep B infection?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How likely is it to get infected with Hep B through kissing (1-2 minutes) and unprotected blow job and unprotected cunnilingus? Would a coinfection slow down the immune systems' ability to produce antibody? I only got the first 2 shots of the 3... Read more »

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