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I had my hepatitis b vaccination today and amd i took a bath after about 5 hours is it ok??? and i had another vacination too i dont know the name of it

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Vaccines : No changes need to be done in your activities after a vaccine so go ahead and shower.

Answered 8/4/2015

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Don't worry about it: Your bathing habits will not effect the benefit of the vaccine or vaccines.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/26/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hepatitis B vaccine: will not be affected by taking a bath or a shower.

Answered 10/26/2018

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