I recieved my BCG when I was a child, but work in an environment where I come into constant contact with people who could be infected. Would I need to get a booster for either vaccination, and what is the general time period for a booster injections for the TB & HEP B
2007-02-16 01:26:25 · 8 answers · asked by Alex C 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You get a series of 3 shots for Hep B. Only do the series once. You can get a titer done to make sure you have antibodies, otherwise you have to do the shots again. TB there isn't a vaccine, but they do check you for exposure to it. It's called a PPD skin test. I just had to go through all of that for Nursing school, lol
2007-02-16 01:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by apr1977 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have had a BCG, you can never take the PPD test. You will be positive for TB. BCG is supposed to last forever, but talk to a dr. There is no way to check for antibodies reliably.
Hep B - there is still some controversy on how long it lasts. I work in a lab and am constantly in contact with body fluids.
If you have never had the Hep B series, check for antibodies - Hepatitis B surface Antibody. If it is positive, you are OK. If ot is negative, get the series.
If you have had the Hep B series at least once, get your antibody checked. If negative, consult your dr. - some give a booster, others say your antibody level is just below the level of detection and you are ok. If positive, you are ok.
If you are really worried - talk to a dr.
2007-02-16 02:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A couple of the answers you received were wrong in regards to BCG vaccination. It does not protect you for life. In fact you probably had very little protection from it. Most people who have TB have had a BCG. You can have a ppd skin test (Mantoux) if you have had a BCG, and if the Mantoux test is positive it means you either have some immunity to TB or you have latent TB. In order to know the difference you need to have either a Quantiferon Gold blood test or a Elispot (T-Spot) blood test. Both of which are considered almost 100% reliable. The T-Spot more so if you are HIV positive.
2007-02-18 04:23:29 · answer #3 · answered by Bunny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is correct you have to take three dose for HEP B at hthe intervel of 0,1,6 months that is to say second dose 1 month after first and third 6 months afret 1st. experts believe that a single three dose corse is effective for 5 years and after that check the titres and if reqd get the entire course again as the single dose BOOSTER isnt effective......in case of TB though 1ce u've got BCG ibn childhood it is lifelong protection dont worry
2007-02-16 01:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by urchin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you work in a hospital or medical facility you should be tested for TB annually & get vaccinated at least every 2 years
2007-02-16 23:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sandi Beach 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hep b is every 6 years
2007-02-16 08:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by colin-irene D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 04:52:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of question is that, have you not got a doctor ? christ !
2007-02-16 01:37:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋