I recently took a job working as an instructor at a school for adults who have autism and/or mental retardation. They offer the vaccine for free and recommend getting it, but I'm concerned about side effects. Has anyone had an adverse reaction?
2006-06-06 05:23:18 · 6 answers · asked by Christine B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I would recommend that you take the series. I don't know of any serious side effects. However, be aware that just because you take the series doesn't mean you will be protected. Your antiboties have to reach a certain level before you're fully protected and about 5% of the population will never reach that level. You will have blood drawn to see what your level is (a blood titer test) after you have taken the full series. In your line of work, I would definitely take the series. Hep-B is deadly and can be spread in institutions very easily. Protect yourself.
2006-06-06 05:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The only contra-indication is if you currently have a SEVERE FEBRILE illness - and then it is simply deferred until you are well. Otherwise it is perfectly safe, and unquestionably an excellent idea.
Your immunity will be adequate (if you respond to the vaccines) about 6 weeks from your first injection.
Dont forget, vaccines protect your loved ones and those you come into contact with, not just yourself (by preventing you from being ill and passing it on).
2006-06-06 05:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by Brett N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the vaccine and consider it safe. i have not nor have i heard of any adverse reactions to it . well, the only thing i have heard about would be once inawhile a person might have to redo the vaccine - i think that is very rare though.
2006-06-06 08:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by ladyofthehollow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there will be no side effects if you take Hepatitis B vaccine. It is absolutely safe..
2006-06-06 06:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The risk is extremely low. Most people get a sore arm for about a day.
2006-06-06 05:31:43 · answer #5 · answered by Frito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no adverse affects in fact its for your safety and protection...Ive had all 3 series and thank god I did it
2006-06-06 05:26:38 · answer #6 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋