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Revac-B 20mcg Vaccine Health Feed

Asked for female, 33 years old from Noida
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M.D.( Pediatrics), DCH

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It could mean, you were already HBsAg positive prior to vaccination and hence vaccination was ineffective. Or rarely it could be false positive.
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MBBS, FELLOWSHIP IN PAEDIATRICS

Pediatrician•Ghaziabad
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Please note that vaccination is a precaution not a treatment. If at present you are negative for hep b.thats a good thing. Simply stating vaccination against hep b will keep you safe from contracting the disease. Hep B is a virus which can be transmitted through body fluids. I.e sexually, blood transfusion, accidental needle pricks, etc.
The vaccination prevents you from the disease.
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Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MBBS

General Physician•Bangalore
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The immune system is extremely important in an individual's system. A strong immune system helps to combat the invasion of foreign particles and consequently resists the diseases. Vaccination is such a context becomes imperative as it strengthens an individual's immunity. In vaccination, antigens or germs are given in very small doses. They stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against that particular infection. Vaccinations are provided to both children to protect them fro...more
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Pediatrician•Noida
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Best way to go ahead is get the antibody titres of Hepatitis B antigen done and if its less than 10 then you should get vaccine again else no need for re-vaccination, any unnecessary medication(VACCINE IS ALSO A MEDICINE) can have a side effect
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M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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H1N1 influenza is sometimes called "swine flu" because it is usually found in pigs. You cannot become infected with H1N1 influenza from eating pork products. The injectable form of H1N1 influenza virus vaccine is a "killed virus" vaccine and will not cause you to become ill with the flu virus that it contains.
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
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You don't need those vaccines. If you are at high risk of getting the exposure then only take it.
It is necessary for medical attendants.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, DCP

Pathologist•Faridabad
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The immune system is extremely important in an individual's system. A strong immune system helps to combat the invasion of foreign particles and consequently resists the diseases. Vaccination in such a context becomes imperative as it strengthens an individual's immunity. In vaccination, antigens or germs are given in very small doses. They stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against that particular infection. Vaccinations are provided to both children and adults to prote...more
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BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Sexologist•Hyderabad
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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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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Fellowship HIV Medicine, MD, Observershi...read more

General Physician•Ghaziabad
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Vaccines are not just for kids; the human body can be vulnerable to viruses during any time period of life. It is important for an adult to get vaccinated regularly, else there are always chances that some virus or infection may attack you in a severe way.

Let's look at some of the vaccines adults should get for a healthy and ensured life:Pneumococcal Vaccine -

This vaccine protects the human body from diseases like Pneumonia and Meningitis.

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