What should I know about Hepatitis A and B Vaccines?

Spicygirl82 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2010, 12:54 PM

Hey everyone. I am planning to get the Hepatitis A and B Vaccinations soon. What should I know about them?

Brandye · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2010, 03:49 PM

If you will be planning a trip to a third world country, that is highly recommended. There are two or three shots in the series (depending upon the timing and doctor), they will be slightly sore and you are protected for life.

This vaccine does NOT prevent Hep C.

Spicygirl82 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-23-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandye

If you will be planning a trip to a third world country, that is highly recommended. There are two or three shots in the series (depending upon the timing and doctor), they will be slightly sore and you are protected for life.

This vaccine does NOT prevent Hep C.

Ah okay. Thanks Brandye!

Tacitascott · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 03:34 AM

Hepatitis A is the most common of the seven known types of viral hepatitis. Infection with the hepatitis A virus leads to inflammation of the liver, but complications are rarely serious.

Brandye · #5 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 07:58 AM

Tacita,

Your habit of looking up answers on some website and putting them up here is irritating. And, not really accurate.

EvilEvilKitten · #6 (**permalink**) 11-19-2010, 08:08 AM

Thank you for being here, Brandye!!!

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