Question 1

is it harmful to have an extra dose of hepatitis a vaccine or to repeat the entire hepatitis a vaccine series?

Accepted Answer

No: No, whle not fda approved for that and it should not be used in that fashion, this should not be harmful in any way.

Question 2

what should be done if the last dose of hepatitis a vaccine is delayed?

Accepted Answer

Finish when u can: Ther is no maximum interval between the required two doses.  So simply get the second dose whenever you are able.  You do not need to restart the series.

Question 3

who should get the hepatitis a vaccine before traveling?

Accepted Answer

If traveling abroad: Anybody who is over 18 months of age and has no reason not to get the hepatitis a vaccine, should get it before traveling to any developing or third world countries. Hepatitis a is more common in those countries than here in the U.S.. The virus is in human sewage, so places where there is not a good sewage system will have hepatitis a problems. Younger children can ask their doctors for options.

Question 4

how soon before travel should the hepatitis a vaccine be given?

Accepted Answer

The HepA schedule.: Calls for two doses of vaccine separated i. Time. Immunity begins to develop 2-4 weeks after immunization. Therefore vaccination should be given at least this far in advance to confer protection. Once established, immunity is estimated to last 15-25 years.

Question 5

could you tell me what happens if you take hepatitis a vaccine twice by accident?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: It should cause no issues but check with your doctor if not feeling well.

Question 6

is it safe to get hepatitis a vaccine if i am immunocompromised?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Yes, it's not contraindicated in this situation due to safety, but vaccines need to work by creating an immune response.  If one is immunocompromised, then the shot likely will have no effect and not work at all as that immune response will fail to be generated. Talk this over with your doctor about your specific case in detail.

Question 7

can you drink alcohol after a hepatitis a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: But having said that why will you want to drink alcohol after receiving the vaccine
if you really want to you can, it will not change the effectiveness of the vaccine.

Question 8

do i need to get a hepatitis a vaccine before traveling to asia?

Accepted Answer

Should get one: Hepatitis a is endemic (routinely found) in asia. Transmitted by bad food, water-fecal/oral route. Can cause jaundice, fatigue; 1% mortality rate from acute liver failure; does not cause chronic liver disease. Vaccine takes 2 weeks to kick in; 2 shots for long-term immunity; 1st shot will get you through the trip. Worth doing it.

Question 9

what would happen if you take hepatitis a vaccine twice by accident?

Accepted Answer

No problem: The standard sequence is two doses over several months but if one received two doses in a short period of time, it is likely that there would be no issues.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: reaction to hepatitis a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Hep A vaccine: This is one of thee safest vaccines we have. Sometimes there could be a localized reaction at the site, such as pain, redness or a little swelling. Rarely, there could be something more systemic such as fevers or malaise. Overall though, the safety is excellent.

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