Hep B vaccine? Do I need it?

[RetiredHappy]

Heh, heh, aren't we all?

Are there any significant side effects or other downsides to the A&B vax's. I was thinking that these would preclude one from giving blood for a while. I could well be wrong on that so thought I'd ask.

AFAIK, no side effects. I was travelling extensively and also loved raw oysters back in my early thirties and hence I took the 2 vaccines. I asked to test for titers a couple of years ago and they showed that I still have immunity, which is quite impressive as it's 30 years since I took the vaccines.

 

[badatmath]

Heh, heh, aren't we all?

Are there any significant side effects or other downsides to the A&B vax's. I was thinking that these would preclude one from giving blood for a while. I could well be wrong on that so thought I'd ask.

"It depends". Looks like can be a delay. Immunizations & Vaccinations.

I've never been nice enough to share my blood with anyone. I actually tried once, in college and they sent me away for being "too small" so I never tried again even though I've expanded! I may not be large enoiugh now IDK.

 

[Gumby]

"It depends". Looks like can be a delay. Immunizations & Vaccinations.

I've never been nice enough to share my blood with anyone. I actually tried once, in college and they sent me away for being "too small" so I never tried again even though I've expanded! I may not be large enoiugh now IDK.

Here is the Red Cross deferral list for drugs. It appears not to include the Hep B vaccine, only globulin injection following a possible exposure.

https://rapidpass.redcrossblood.org/iCASIMobileConfig/External/Files/SOPs/MedicationDeferralList.pdf

 

[Koolau]

Here is the Red Cross deferral list for drugs. It appears not to include the Hep B vaccine, only globulin injection following a possible exposure.

https://rapidpass.redcrossblood.org/iCASIMobileConfig/External/Files/SOPs/MedicationDeferralList.pdf

Thanks. I do kinda remember now about the globulin injection - not the vaccine. Been a long time since I researched it.

 

[MarieIG]

Thanks. I do kinda remember now about the globulin injection - not the vaccine. Been a long time since I researched it.

I remember you posting about your donation history, and how your blood was especially coveted for it's ability to be given to the most delicate of patients.

My thanks to you, and other blood donors, on behalf of all of those who benefited from such precious and important donations over the years.

 

[Koolau]

I remember you posting about your donation history, and how your blood was especially coveted for it's ability to be given to the most delicate of patients.

My thanks to you, and other blood donors, on behalf of all of those who benefited from such precious and important donations over the years.

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[badatmath]

Well, getting that (Twinrix) seemed kind of unpleasant.

I am not convinced they would have told me to return for the next doses if I had not brought it up. . .

Pharmacists seem overworked already I don't see how adding shots to their day is helpful.

I kind of wondered if i should ask to see his needle - it would say what was in it right? The paperwork they gave me was correct but he wasn't very professional overall compared to the rest of the shots I've had.

 

[Koolau]

Well, getting that (Twinrix) seemed kind of unpleasant.

I am not convinced they would have told me to return for the next doses if I had not brought it up. . .

Pharmacists seem overworked already I don't see how adding shots to their day is helpful.

I kind of wondered if i should ask to see his needle - it would say what was in it right? The paperwork they gave me was correct but he wasn't very professional overall compared to the rest of the shots I've had.

Yeah, we put a lot of trust in such folks and just hope they get it right. I'm thinking I may in future check the bottle they're taking the dose from.

 

[SecondCor521]

Here is the Red Cross deferral list for drugs. It appears not to include the Hep B vaccine, only globulin injection following a possible exposure.

https://rapidpass.redcrossblood.org/iCASIMobileConfig/External/Files/SOPs/MedicationDeferralList.pdf

In the intake questionnaire, the Red Cross will ask if you've taken any of the drugs on that list in the timeframe(s) indicated.

There is a separate question asking if you've had any vaccines in the last 8 weeks. I've occasionally had to answer "yes" on that question, usually because of a flu or COVID vaccine, and as long as there were no bad reactions they're fine with it. Don't know about Hep B specifically though.

 

[MarieIG]

Well, getting that (Twinrix) seemed kind of unpleasant.

I am not convinced they would have told me to return for the next doses if I had not brought it up. . .

Pharmacists seem overworked already I don't see how adding shots to their day is helpful.

I kind of wondered if i should ask to see his needle - it would say what was in it right? The paperwork they gave me was correct but he wasn't very professional overall compared to the rest of the shots I've had.

You may wish to discuss your vaccine schedule with your personal physician who hopefully is familiar with your medical profile and history and, with your input, can better gage your needs.

 

[athena53]

I got my Hep A and B shots in my late twenties. My husband got his a couple of years ago in his 70s.

I got mine when I started traveling to India on business about 20 years ago. No side effects, company paid for it.

 

[brett]

I cannot imagine getting any vaccine unless it was recommended by a physician. I had to buy twinrix at a pharmacy but it was recommended and administered by physician who has my file.

A pharmacist's recommendation alone would not be enough for me.

 

[badatmath]

I cannot imagine getting any vaccine unless it was recommended by a physician. I had to buy twinrix at a pharmacy but it was recommended and administered by physician who has my file.

A pharmacist's recommendation alone would not be enough for me.

I looked and the CDC recommends B for adults 19-59. Seems sufficient to me. (This changed in 2022 IIRC).
No side effects so far.

 

[Koolau]

I cannot imagine getting any vaccine unless it was recommended by a physician. I had to buy twinrix at a pharmacy but it was recommended and administered by physician who has my file.

A pharmacist's recommendation alone would not be enough for me.

I hung around with a lot of Pharmacy students and Pharmacists during my teaching days at University (we borrowed their labs for the courses I taught.) Their contention was that Doctors are good at diagnosing diseases and Pharmacists are better at prescribing. BUT, that's not how it w*rks so YMMV.