Hep B Vaccination Schedule In Healthcare Field

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HepB tests

My son is entering the medical field and needs to have a blood test to be certain he has the surface antibodies for Hepatitis B as a result of prior vaccinations. What is the specific wording needed to make sure the lab knows what test to perform? ...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

He needs a "hepatitis B surface antibody"....eg, anti-HBs... Read more »

Baby came into contact Past-Drug User

We were visiting a family friend, named "John", who used to be a heroine drug user and... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

I'm sure you haven't been asked this before! (SIGNAL-TO-CUT OFF RATIO)

Dear Honorable Dr. Bobalicious!I just want to clarify a few things regarding my previous posting in... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States

Please note: An erratum has been published for this article. To view the erratum, please click here . Summary This report is the first of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that updates the... Read more »

Guide to Hepatitis B for People Living With HIV

For Martin Delaney Introduction Section 1: First Questions Section 2: Transmission and Prevention Section 3: Natural History Section 4: HBV Disease Progression and the Impact of HIV Coinfection Section 5: Diagnostics Section 6: HBV... Read more »

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hep and hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you are exposed to hiv and hep at the same time, will that extend the window period for testing. Or will you still get a conclusive test at the 12/13 week mark? Read more »

Hepatitis B question - would anyone know?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a 26 yr old male that was born with Hepatitis B. I'm in a monogamous relationship with my girlfriend, who is vaccinated with the Hep B vaccine.

We have been searching ALL OVER -- the internet, contacting the CDC, asking our physicians -- for a... Read more »

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