I only took 2 shots, then came the bill and it was too expensive, so I decided to change doctors, but he's on vacation and im do for my last shot... What will happen if I just skip the last shot?
2006-07-28 08:07:55 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ Triaha ♥ 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
mastermind and lonelycrow are both basically right. You should get all three (depending on your titer 2 or 4 may suffice) if you are unable to afford the third shot in a series or get blood drawn to check your titer, know that you most likely have some immunity to hepatitis that will stay with you for years. Two shots are much better than none. Get the third and a blood test when you can afford it.
Brian C.
PharmD
2006-07-28 08:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by openupthemic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may or may not be immune to Hepatitis B. By postponing getting shot number 3 you put yourself at risk for getting this illness especially if you have a sex partner that is a carrier or if you work where you are exposed to blood or body fluids. You should get the 3rd shot as soon as convenient - it is cheaper than getting Hepatitis B. Also, contrary to what a previous person said, you do not need to start over with the series as long as you have records that you got the first 2. Sometimes 3 shots are not enough to impart immunity so there is a small possibility that you could need a 4th shot. They can do a test called HBAb to see if you have adequate antibodies against Hepatitis B.
2006-07-28 08:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 17:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by herzog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, you lower your chance that the vaccine "took" and you are actually immune. However, a good percentage of people are fully immune after just 2 shots. You might not want to chance it if you're at high risk, though!
~Bryan, Pharm D
2006-07-28 08:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by lonelycrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a titer to tell if you are immune, most people are immune after 3, but some need 4, to be immune.
2006-07-28 08:11:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a chance u could get hep B.. try going to the health department thay give free shots or get MC than it will be free to get them. shots can get expensive
2006-07-28 08:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you have to take them all over again. They all end up working together so it's important that you take ALL three.
2006-07-28 08:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by Charles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't mess with that. Maybe you should ask a doctor, there is a reason they give you three.
2006-07-28 08:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by Gynolotrimena Lubriderma-Smith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T!
Were you told that you are also contagious?
It can be cured but you need the meds.
The cost is far less than it will be later. Even more than money.
2006-07-28 08:13:30 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋