A 42-year-old member asked:
Who should get viral hepatitis b vaccines?
3 doctor answers • 20 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 19 years experience
Most anyone: Children, travelers, health care workers to name a few.
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Dr. Christopher Dowdanswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Most people: Infants & children, household contacts of people with hep b, people who have sex with multiple partners, people with a hx of an std, men who have sex with men, injectable drug users, healthcare works, adults with diabetes, people with chronic kidney disease, people with hiv, people with chronic liver disease, travelers to countries where hep. B is endemic. If in doubt, talk with your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Things to ponder: Hep B is a hardy virus, with infection documented from an accidental needle stick while cleaning out a house vacant X 6mo. It is a blood borne & sexually transmitted disease that is a leading cause of liver failure/ liver cancer & need for transplant. Anyone who might have exposure to another person's blood at any time in their life can benefit from the protection.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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