Hepatitis Vaccination Schedule

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Hepatitis B Vaccine

Dear Dr.-I was diagnosed in Sept of last year. Started taking Sustiva and Combivir. Numbers are now CD4 of 228 and viral load of less than 400. I have had one of the three vaccinations for hepatitis. Now for the question -- I am scheduled to go...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Probably not. Since you are on an effective regimen, it is unlikely that your viral load will go up with the vaccination. Keep the appointment.MH... Read more »

Hebatitis B vacination and HIV Test (HEPATITIS B VACCINE AND HIV TESTS, 2009)

Dear Doctor,I have just proceeded a donation and wondering how to do a blank donations to be directly withdrawn from my accounts quarterly, a small amount but feel to do it.I have searched troughs your treads and did not find such subject posed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Hermes,1.Yes, a three-month HIV-antibody test is recommended if you want a definitive and conclusive result. I agree with the doctor that you've had way too many HIV tests already and that most likely you are HIV negative. Your... Read more »

Accelerated schedule of Twinrix vaccine

Hi Dr.What is involved with the accelerated schedule of Twinrix vaccine and would I potentially need a booster after 1 year?I just recently got the vaccination 4 days ago and my Dr. mentioned if I was travelling within the next few months that I...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The accelerated schedule is very good for travelers. It has been shown that finishing the immunizations in less than one month is just as protective as the longer more drawn out schedule over six months. It obviously has offers an advantage for... Read more »

Can i switch from accelerated schedule of Twinrix to regular schedule?

I've just received the first shot in the Twinrix vaccination series. I found out that I am on the accelerated schedule because the nurse told me to come in for my second shot in only one week. I have no reason to be on the accelerated schedule...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No you can certainly change the schedule.... Read more »

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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 »

Re jamie hep vaccine

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi Jamie, if you were vaccinated in school,im sure it was for hep B , I knoww is one for hep A but in school it would have been hep B ,so i wouldn't worry about that, As for me I never was vaccinated , So my stress level is still up there. Hope your... Read more »

HBV Vaccine What can I expect?

Posted by ConcernBlkMan, 2 Replies

First timer here! Just wanted to know what can I expect when taking the HBV Vaccine. I'm about to start next month. I would like to hear, what can I expect? Are there any side effect and how was your T-cell response to this vaccine? Any info you... Read more »

the vaccines extend the period of window?

Posted by nightsunami, 1 Reply

the vaccines extend the period of window? it wanted that they answered this question to me because before the week 13 that me realize the examination I was vaccinated against hepatitis B. IT CAN AFFECT the VACCINE SO THAT the RESULT IS a FALSE... Read more »

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