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Hepatitis C Series

by islandgirl9965, Jul 02, 2009 10:26PM

I had the series of shots for Hep C in 2003 the last one culminating in April. I am getting ready to work in a healthcare setting. Do i need to take these series of shots again? How long are these series of shots good for?

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by jdwithhcv, Jul 02, 2009 10:32PM

I'm not sure I understand your question. Did you have Hep C and undergo treatment? If so, did you achieve SVR? If you treated and got SVR, then you are SVR unless and until you either relapse or are reinfected.

by islandgirl9965, Jul 02, 2009 10:39PM

To: jdwithhcv

i m sorry, it was hep b series of shots that i got in 2003. just want to know if i m still immune and how long the series of shots last for.

by jdwithhcv, Jul 02, 2009 10:42PM

I'm not sure how long the immunity from the Hep B vaccine is effective, but MedHelp has a Hep B forum and if you post your question there its likely you will get an answer.

by islandgirl9965, Jul 02, 2009 10:43PM

To: jdwithhcv

thank you

by Bill1954, Jul 02, 2009 11:37PM

To: islandgirl9965

I just checked on this recently, and the CDC suggests the HBV vaccine provides immunity for at least 20 years; provided that it ‘took’ to begin with. You might want to confirm the presence of protective antibodies per serology; especially considering you are actively working in health care. I believe the vaccine probably provides protection past this point, but it has only been in clinical use for about this long.

Bill

by Bill1954, Jul 02, 2009 11:44PM

To: islandgirl9965

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5516a2.htm?s_cid=rr5516a2_e

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