If I did, how long do they last before I need a new vaccination?
2006-12-07 13:29:49 · 12 answers · asked by James U 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I am 24, and I'm almost positive I got all three, so I need to cal my primary physician and see if they have records of this.
2006-12-07 13:33:42 · update #1
5 (Five) years! I have to go through this every time I apply for a job, as a Phlebotomist. So, if it is within the past five years, then it is about time for you to take another.
However, if you are at a high risk, e.g. working with needles, you should always get one, for your safety. If not, you are taking it at your own risk.
Hope this answers your question!
2006-12-07 13:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by bkdaniels2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a series of two or three shots. So you need to get it more than once a few months apart. You may have gotten the first one, but didnt realize you needed a subsequent shot to finish off the treatment
2006-12-07 13:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the doc what you said here. A lab can test your blood for titers if necessary. The doc will know whether it will hurt to get another vaccination now.
2006-12-07 13:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats super. surely, the HepB vaccine at start is in all likelihood pointless, because of the fact at that age, the infant won't produce any reaction to it- their immune equipment purely isn't in a position. that is sweet shes had the HepB returned. that is fairly risk-free.
2016-10-17 23:21:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaccination, like Hep B and Polio, last forever.
Shots need to be replaced, like Tetanus.
2006-12-07 13:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't remember, take another one to be sure. It doesn't effect you. I took it twice within a 1 year period because I forgot that I took it; and I'm here typing this.
2006-12-07 13:33:12 · answer #6 · answered by Danys M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not sure whether you took the 3rd dose or not, get another dose. An extra dose will not harm you. A dose less will be insufficient.
2006-12-08 03:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doc doesn't have a record, they can do a blood test to check for you.
2006-12-07 13:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by * tj * 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have all three, you don't need to take them anymore because they last all your life.
2006-12-07 13:38:11 · answer #9 · answered by rachee_gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are you? you said you got it at 18 but we don't know how old you are. I belive, anyway, that you need a booster every ten years
2006-12-07 13:32:19 · answer #10 · answered by dancer.4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋