Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Immunity

I went to the doctor yesterday. I got my second dose of Hepatitis B vaccine. My blood tests show that I have immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chicken Pox). I still have to get one more dose of Hepatitis B vaccine in 5 months and then a blood test to prove immunity. Two more needle sticks to go...
Posted by RT Scribe at 6:55 AM
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3 comments:

  1. Diana LynTue Aug 12, 11:14:00 AM EDT

    If your blood titer shows that you are immune, why do you need to get the vaccine?

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  2. RT ScribeTue Aug 12, 12:52:00 PM EDT

    I didn't get a titre for Hepatitis B.

    I have to complete the vaccination schedule for Hepatitis B and then get a titre to confirm that it gave me immunity.

    The immunization schedule I'm on, consiststs of 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 months.

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  3. RT ScribeTue Aug 12, 12:54:00 PM EDT

    I sure wish I could spell check my comments.

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