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A member asked:

When can i take a shower after hepatitis b vaccine?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Immediately: There is no need to wait. Immediately after the injection would be fine.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anytime: Taking a bath or shower will not prevent the Hepatitis B vaccine from working.

Answered 10/26/2018

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