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I was given a hep b vaccine and the next day was tested for hep b, it came back indeterminate, can the vaccine create this result? i'm so scared help
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Repeat testing: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, you may wish to repeat the test in 3-6 months. An indeterminate test is nothing to be worried about. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.
Answered 11/1/2017
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The vaccine does not: work that quickly, so it is not surprising that you were not testing as immune 1 day later. There are different parts of the labwork for Hepatitis B, so I would need to see those results to answer this more fully. Please discuss the results with a physician after they look at them to properly interpret them.
Answered 11/1/2017
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