Question 1

if in 1 day i had twinrix (incl. 20mcg hbv antigen) and recombivax (10mcg) as 1st-ever injections of hbv vaccine series, how long to wait for 2nd?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis Vaccines: Four weeks for dose number two and five months for dose number three.

Question 2

recombivax and twinrix injected simultaneously as 1st of vaccine series for hep b post-exposure prophylaxis. same effectiveness as recombivax alone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as the person who was the source of exposure tests negative for hepatitis surface antigen, Hepatitis B Vaccine alone (either Recombivax or engerix) should be ok.

Question 3

is heberbiovac hb safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes with caveats: No vaccine is without possible adverse reactions. Heberbiovac hb is a recombinant vaccine for Hepatitis B and its subtypes. As with all vaccines anyone who has had a hypersensitivity reaction to hepatitis-B containing vaccines can have an anaphylactic reaction which can be life threatening

Question 4

is hb of 12.3 with reduced rbc normal?

Accepted Answer

Dpnds on Gender/lab: The normal range depends on the lab and gender. In our laboratory the lower limit of normal for a female would be 12.0 g/dl. The rbc is number of red blood cells and is a second way of measuring red cells along with the hemoglobin value.

Question 5

what a normal hb in female child 3 yr?

Accepted Answer

12.6 gm/dl: Normal hemoglobin level ranges from 11.5-13.7 gm/dl.

Question 6

is an hb of 9.8 and ferritin of 3 bad?

Accepted Answer

Extremely: This suggests iron deficiency anemia. The cause needs to be sought and found. If you value your life, pursue the workup. The chance of finding treatable disease and getting well again is very good.

Question 7

what is reason for hb dropping down to 5.1?

Accepted Answer

Causes of low Hb: First of all, a hb (h) reading of 5.1 g/dl is critically low and that person belongs in an er for an evaluation of the anemia and a blood transfusion. The causes of a low h  are destruction of red blood cells (rbc), hemolysis, loss of them, such as GI bleeding or a lack of production of rbc's by the bone marrow. Have that person seek help asap.

Question 8

can a patient of low hb marry with his 1st cousion?.

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't.: There is a prohibition on marrying a close relative, because of the increased risk of genetic malformations in the children. Please talk to your md and consider other options.

Question 9

what the difference between hyberbiovac hb and engerix-b?

Accepted Answer

Both are synthetic: recombinant hepatitis B vaccines, same dosing schedule,

Question 10

what to do if i have low ferritin of 4 an hb of 9 is this an issue ?

Accepted Answer

Low Ferritin Level: Both your ferritin (iron stores) and your hemoglobin are low.  Have you had blood loss?  Is this a new issue for you?   If you do not know why your levels are low, then you need to work with a doctor to figure that out.  Ferritin should be at least 40 for fatigue, and 60 if you have restless legs syndrome.

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If in 1 day i had twinrix (incl. 20mcg hbv antigen) and recombivax (10mcg) as 1st-ever injections of hbv vaccine series, how long to wait for 2nd?

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Recombivax and twinrix injected simultaneously as 1st of vaccine series for hep b post-exposure prophylaxis. same effectiveness as recombivax alone?

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Is heberbiovac hb safe?

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Is hb of 12.3 with reduced rbc normal?

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What a normal hb in female child 3 yr?

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Is an hb of 9.8 and ferritin of 3 bad?

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What is reason for hb dropping down to 5.1?

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Can a patient of low hb marry with his 1st cousion?.

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What the difference between hyberbiovac hb and engerix-b?

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What to do if i have low ferritin of 4 an hb of 9 is this an issue ?

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