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You can have a blood test to see if you have Hep A, or have antibodies from a previous infection. The Hep A vaccination will not hurt you if you have...
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It is common to have mild adverse reactions to vaccinations. I would consult your doctor if they persist.
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In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control has a "catch-up" vaccination schedule (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/) but I am not...
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I can't comment on the accuracy of his diagnosis since I can't examine your child, but a three-year old who has been vaccinated with the...
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It would be safe, but if you have already had shingles and the vaccination, why get a second Shingles vaccination? Talk to your doctor, but I...
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Possibly not.
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Yes, it certainly might.Shingles can afflict anyone, but it's most common in people over the age of 50. The shingles vaccine is approved for...
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This is a weakened, LIVE vaccine, so their is a small possibility that this virus can be transmitted to your husband. Talk to your doctor (and your...
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A varicella-vaccinated child who is re-exposed to chicken pox may get a "sub-clinical" case....one that is very, very mild. However, there...
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If your vaccination was successful, then you will be protected against getting Hepatitis B through sexual contact. Not all vaccinations...
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Yes you can have a shingles out break anywhere on the body.
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Current manufacturing processes for flu vaccines include growing influenza virus in chicken eggs. For this reason, the finished vaccine contains a...
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I suggest reaching out to my doctor on the phone or to the urgent care center of your doctor  to ask if there is something wrong. There could be...
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Yes, that is possible. The vaccine is not 100% protective, so if your child has been exposed to whooping cough (pertussis) or this disease is making...
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Those who most need protection are those around very young infants. Anyone who has contact with an infant should be protected. That includes Mom and...
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