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Is Only One Hep A Vaccine Needed
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Ask the Experts
Hep B VaccinationDr. Feinberg, could you please tell me who or why does one need a hep B vaccination? I asked my doctor and I was told that I didn't need it. His reply -- you are on meds and that is enough.But he is also the head of the AIDS department in the...
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
In order to know whether you would benefit from the hepatitis B vaccine, you need to know whether your blood tests indicate that you have already been infected or not. If you are negative for hep B, then I think vaccination is entirely appropriate....
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Hep A & B vaccinationHave had 1st injection. Is it acceptable to have the second in 5 days instead of 7 and then again... Read more »Hep A&B vaccinationHi Dr.I have a few questions regarding vaccination of Hep A&B.A couple of days ago I rec'd... Read more »
Articles
Booster Dose of Hep A Vaccine Needed in HIV-Positive MenAt the 2010 ICAAC, it was reported that an extra "booster" dose of the hepatitis A virus (HAV) vaccine may be needed for HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). This is to get a vaccine antibody response equal to what was seen in HIV-negative... Read more »
Seventh Annual HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Emphasizes Need for Vaccine, Appreciation for Vaccine Trial ParticipantsTuesday marks the seventh annual HIV Vaccine Awareness Day , which aims to "emphasiz[e] how today's science may produce tomorrow's ultimate weapon against AIDS," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (Guthrie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution ,... Read more »
Increased Research, Determination Needed in HIV/AIDS Vaccine Efforts, HIV Vaccine Enterprise Head SaysThe disappointment that followed the cancellation of a Merck vaccine trial in September 2007 has been replaced by a renewed determination among the scientific community, Alan Bernstein, executive director of the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise ,... Read more »
Thai Phase III HIV Vaccine Trial Extended One Year Due to Volunteer ShortageThe world's largest Phase III HIV vaccine trial in Thailand will be extended for one year because of a volunteer shortage, Thailand's Nation reports (Arthit, Nation , 6/23). The trial is testing Brisbane, Calif.-based biotechnology company... Read more »
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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...
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Hep B Vaccine affecting ELISA?
Posted by crazy_person, 1 Reply
I've read that the vaccine could cause HIV RNA levels to increase, showing an elevated viral load for up to 4-6 weeks. My question is this - would the Hep B vaccine affect the HIV ELISA causing either a false negative or a false positive result? I...
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Hep B and HIV
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
If I am a non-converter for Hep B immunization, does it mean that HIV will take longer to convert if it is in me?Read more » Hep A, B, & C?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
wondering if any of the above would skew a hiv test? nextly i was vaccinated within the last 10 years for hep B do you get a booster? i had all 3 shots, actually 4 because of timing. does that mean i'm safe from hep B? then hep A is contracted...
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