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can intoxication inhibit antibody formation in response to the gardasil vaccine if its only one night of drinking?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Unlikely: The immune response to a vaccine is a complex issue & one that occurs over weeks, not just at the point of vaccine administration. There is no evidence that a night of drinking interferes with this process.
Answered on Feb 19, 2013
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