Question 1

what is the difference between immunotherapy and desensitization for treatment of allergies to various things?

Accepted Answer

It's the same: Allergen specific immunotherapy is a way of desensitization patients to various environmental allergens. In other words, it tries to induce your tolerance to different aero allergens that you are allergic to, thus improve your allergies symptoms.

Question 2

can a blood test for covid antibodies tell if you had covid in the past, even if you have been vaccinated and had a booster? in other words, can the test tell the difference between vaccine antibodies and antibodies from infection?

Accepted Answer

: The normal screening tests for covid antibodies will pick up those from a wild covid infection. Only specialized testing for vaccine related antibodies will detect these different antibodies &amp; such tests are rarely found outside of research facilities. They are different.

Question 3

will getting a new booster dose make any difference with getting the omicron variant or ba.5 if i've been vaccinated for omicron in january? should i cancel my dose appointment if i've had 3 doses of pfizer?

Accepted Answer

: Might. Cant hurt is you meet other criteria. Discuss with experts down under. 
Go to Pfizer's and 
cdc.gov for latest here and then discuss with Drs down there. Wear a mask at all times now. So if you get  either you do not pass it on to your loved ones or old timers like me.

Question 4

was the mask guidance from the cdc changed too quickly? im fully vaccinated with moderna. is a wearing mask much safer for me or only marginal difference? should i still be wearing it?

Accepted Answer

: My advice is if you are going to be around people in public, especially if it is indoors and you are within 3-6 feet of them, then you probably should have a mask. There are variants out there that are easier to catch and vaccinated people have been known to test positive after exposure to them. The good news is that the vaccine will likely prevent life-threatening illness if you do catch it.

Question 5

is there any information on covid vaccination when receiving or having received other monoclonal antibody treatments or immunotherapies?

Accepted Answer

: By theory it should not contradict each other.
Vaccine still works even if you receives monoclonal antibodies or immunotherapy. That explains why CDC still recommends vaccination post infection.

Question 6

can vaccination for hepatitis b covers hepatitis d in a baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One needs hepatitis b to contract hepatitis d.

Question 7

is it possible to get hepatitis b with vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Yes: About 5% of the us population has a genetic background that makes them unable to respond to the hepatitis b vaccine. If you work in a high risk occupation (like health care) or engage in higher risk behaviors, it is best to have your hepatitis b surface antibody titer checked to make sure you responded. People who don't respond get different management if they have a high risk exposure.

Question 8

what should i expect from a hepatitis b vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B: The Hepatitis B Vaccine is fairly benign.  It is a 3 dose series with the second dose 1-2 months after the first and the third dose 4-6 months after the second.  Side effects are very mild with low grade fever and soreness at the injection site.

Question 9

i didn't finish my hep b vaccination course? is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: If you are never exposed, no problem. If your work or lifestyle provides you with an exposure at some point, an incomplete series means incomplete protection.You don't have to start over, but i'd complete the series.

Question 10

are the hepatitis b vaccination series a couple of different shots?

Accepted Answer

No: The same vaccine is given at 0, 1, and 6 months.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What is the difference between immunotherapy and vaccination

A member asked:

What is the difference between immunotherapy and desensitization for treatment of allergies to various things?

A member asked:

Can a blood test for covid antibodies tell if you had covid in the past, even if you have been vaccinated and had a booster? in other words, can the test tell the difference between vaccine antibodies and antibodies from infection?

A member asked:

Will getting a new booster dose make any difference with getting the omicron variant or ba.5 if i've been vaccinated for omicron in january? should i cancel my dose appointment if i've had 3 doses of pfizer?

A member asked:

Was the mask guidance from the cdc changed too quickly? im fully vaccinated with moderna. is a wearing mask much safer for me or only marginal difference? should i still be wearing it?

A member asked:

Is there any information on covid vaccination when receiving or having received other monoclonal antibody treatments or immunotherapies?

A member asked:

Can vaccination for hepatitis b covers hepatitis d in a baby?

A member asked:

Is it possible to get hepatitis b with vaccination?

A member asked:

What should i expect from a hepatitis b vaccination?

A member asked:

I didn't finish my hep b vaccination course? is this bad?

A member asked:

Are the hepatitis b vaccination series a couple of different shots?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?