2006-09-12 04:18:46 · 10 answers · asked by drmrana 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
If it was the third injection, you may select the option of being tested for the antibody. If it is present, you are safe to skip the third one.
Giving it three times is just to increase the likelihood that it "took". The first shot immunizes slightly over 60% of people, with two, it increases to about 85% and with three something like 97%. To give it to large numbers in the population, without followup testing, this is simply the most efficient.
If your doctor does not understand these concepts, search for a different doctor.
2006-09-12 08:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I missed my last dose and when I went back to the doctor they gave it to me and tested my blood to see if I would have to come back but I had the antibodies so I didn't. Go get the missed dose and ask for the blood test to check for the antibodies.
2006-09-15 15:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at a job that necessitated a Hep
vaccine (research labs in universities and pharmaceutical companies), and had to start all over again when I missed the remaining shot.
Go back and start again.
Good luck
2006-09-12 11:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by JaMoke 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask your Doctor. You might have to do the whole thing over again. Good Luck ! :)
2006-09-12 11:21:04 · answer #4 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you have to start over from the very beginning. I know it can be a drag keeping these appointments, but if you don't then the others that you have had will be worthless.
2006-09-12 11:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by Yikes! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends how late you are. If it's not too late, you may be able to get it now. otherwise you need to start over.
2006-09-14 18:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by when's my next vacation??? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to start over again.
2006-09-12 19:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by jalwerdt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, you need to start the whole array of shots again. don't miss it again
2006-09-12 11:20:58 · answer #8 · answered by flammable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got to do the whole thing over again
2006-09-12 11:19:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your doctor.
2006-09-12 13:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Movie Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋