Hep c tx and hep b vaccine

[zako7]

I am trying to arrange for my hep c tx but my gp wants me to get the hep b vaccine for protection against hep b. I have been wondering. Did anybody here on hep c tx or post tx got the hep b vaccine? Is it the normal routine?

[GINGERPAL]

I got both hep A and B vaccines a few years ago,  but the Hep B vaccine did not take.   My current doctor told me that if the Hep B vaccine did not take the last time, then I should not get it again, because it is likely that it will not take this time.    According to my doctor, the Hep A vaccine usually takes, but it is not uncommon for the Hep B vaccine to not work...you can take a test after to see if the Hep B vaccine worked.

[curiouslady1]

You definitely don't want HepB.  Unlike C, it can be suppressed but not exterminated.  

[JasmineT]

Yes, apparently when you have hep c, hep a or could rapidly excelerate liver issues.  I had the vaccines.  You have to go in 3 times over the course of months.  I was told i did not need to delay treatment until after i had finished the entire series.  Also, after I took the first two and my hepatologist told me that the antibodies were already present based on blood work so I did not need the third.

[marty59]

Yes, last year my dr. had me get the b vaccine before starting triple tx.

[tiredturkey19564]

Yes I got A and B years ago. Could be deadly with C.

[indy531]

I'll call hep doc tomorrow to arrange this. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

[James10500]

ya I got A and B vaccine before I started tx

[HectorSF]

All routine and flu hot and pneumonia too for cirrhotics as our immune system are weak.
You don't want to get a virus or bacteria as it can be very dangerous for persons with stage 4 liver disease.

Another form of hepatitis could injury your liver terribly if you already have damage form having chronic hep C for decades.


Hector

[CaughtOffGuard]

Welcome to the forum!  I did the shots too!

----christina

[zako7]

Thanks very much for the replies.

[hrsepwrguy]

Very routine, I have been recently diagnosed with hep c and have already gotten 2 of the required 3 hep b shots. I have been accepted in to a study and study doc said that was totally fine and that I could go ahead and get my 3rd shot in nov while on treatment.

[screaming48]

Hi Zako, yes most of us have had the hep a and hep b shots, I am to start treatment soon and that was the first thing that the dr wanted me to do is get those shots.. I think that is the norm for most anyone who is going to treat.. welcome to the forum