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Is Revac B Vaccination Advisable For Patients With Impaired Renal Function?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Question: my mom is 67, she has weak kidneys...she has had hep b vaccination 15 yrs back.....she is being advised revac b vaccination now...shd she take?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (24 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No harm in taking

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
There is no harm in taking the booster dose.
Impaired kidney function is not a contraindication.

Do get back to me if you have further queries
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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Is Revac B Vaccination Advisable For Patients With Impaired Renal Function?

Brief Answer: No harm in taking Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. There is no harm in taking the booster dose. Impaired kidney function is not a contraindication. Do get back to me if you have further queries