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Asked for female, 24 years old from Chennai

My father's brother recently died of cancer. We were told that genetically we are prone to hepatitis b. Please let me know how serious is this. Is there any vaccination? If so, please let me know the vaccination details and testing procedure. Many thanks in advance.

Dr. Ninad Katdare90%(209 ratings)

Registrar In Surgical Oncology, Fellowsh...read more

Oncologist•Mumbai

I'm not sure if you can be prone genetically to hepatitis b, because it's an infection caused by the hepatitis b virus. Nonetheless, there is vaccination available for hep b which can provide durable immunity.

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Health Query

What is the hepatitis b vaccine periods for 5 years baby. Already 1st vaccine has taken last month 4th. Thanks in advance.

Dr. Rahul Pengoria92%(36 ratings)

Doctor of Medicine - Pediatrics

Pediatrician•Agra

Hepatitis B vaccine is given in 3 dose schedule, either following the 0,1,6 mth or 0,1,2 mth schedule.

Asked for female, 32 years old from Kolkata

I had received 3doses of vaccination against hepatitis b in 2008. How long is it effective? Am I safe against possible hep b infection. Or should I get tested and have vaccination again.

Dr. Shripad Kulkarni91%(1023 ratings)

M.D.( Pediatrics), DCH

Pediatrician•

Need for booster dose is unknown as of today. Currently it is not recommended except for predialisys and dialysis purposes.

Asked for female, 24 years old from Kolkata

Recently I have taken a hepatitis antigen vaccine. Is it safe to have sex? Will there be any risk of spreading the disease to my partner? This is the first dose of vaccination I have taken.

Dr. Sathish Erra93%(21083 ratings)

BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Sexologist•Hyderabad

Not safe for sex in this time. Hepatitis is easily transmitted sexually and the viral load (hbv dna) of the infected partner, and who is on the receiving end of infectious body fluids, especially blood that contains the most virus and semen.

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Asked for female, 38 years old from Pune

Can I give inactive vaccine after 6 months of giving live attenuated vaccine like hepatitis a or chicken pox? Please suggest me.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha

Yes you can give inactive vaccine after 6 months of giving live attenuated vaccine and the teaching is to give it after waiting one month if needed.

Health Query

I am 31 years old male, I have never taken any vaccines including polio since birth. Is there any option to take vaccines now and what are the vaccines I can take? Please guide.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha

There is no need for any polio now and you can take PCV vaccine against pneumonia duiue to P carinii bacteria and you can also take Typhoid vaccine and meningitis vaccines

Asked for male, 27 years old from Gwalior

I am 25 year old and my question is that hepatitis B is vaccine is needed for every one because I m still have not take it give suggestion sir.

Dr. Manvinder Kaur91%(1359 ratings)

PGDHHM, MBBS

General Physician•Delhi

It is advisable to everyone to get vaccinated against hepatitis b.
U need three doses 0,1 6months.
Hope this helps u.

Health Query

Hi, my uncle is suffering from hepatitis and right now he is taking vaccines and he is becoming weak so kindly tell me what type of diet should he take?

Dr. Jatin Soni

MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai

He can eat any diet which is easily digestible but to eat small frequent meals and to have more of liquid diet and Avoid spicy and nonveg food in diet and can eat rice , sugarcane sticks etc

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