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Is Hepatitis-B Vaccination Compulsory After Losing A Family Member To It?
Question: Good evening Dr XXXXXXX heijebu.Many Best wishes to you on account of new year eve.I want to know about hepatitis B deases because my father was died with this. I want to know about vaccination of hepatitis B is compulsory for my all family members?
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Brief Answer:
Vaccination a must for all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
Yes HEP B vaccine is highly essential in your case.
It is good to vaccinate all the family members.
The recommended doses are 3 in number at 0,6 ,18 months.
Since your father suffered hep b ,the risk of transmission can exist in some form or the other.
Hence vaccination is the best method.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if prescribe the same to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Vaccination a must for all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
Yes HEP B vaccine is highly essential in your case.
It is good to vaccinate all the family members.
The recommended doses are 3 in number at 0,6 ,18 months.
Since your father suffered hep b ,the risk of transmission can exist in some form or the other.
Hence vaccination is the best method.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if prescribe the same to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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