I did the hepatitis B vaccine as a child and I'm working in a research lab now. Do I need to do it again?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Taking a booster shot of the hepatitis B vaccine would be required in healthcare workers exposed to human body fluids or products in case they are not immune to the virus. So, how can you know whether... Read More
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I plan to travel to nepal in September. I know that I need hep a and rabies vaccines but I think these are given on multiple doses. So do I have enough time to be fully vaccinated until September?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), the recommendations are that travelers to Nepal need to receive the following vaccines as per the indicated dosing schedules specified... Read More
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Is the Hepatitis vaccine a must at 22? My concern is whether the vaccines are good here in Lebanon since apparently everything is contaminated. What other vaccines should be taken at this age?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- At the age of 22 years, booster shots of Hepatitis A vaccine and TdaP (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) are recommended because:
1- Our area is endemic for hepatitis A virus
2- Regarding TdaP, it was f... Read More
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis A , B and C? Do symptoms always appear?Where can I get vaccinated for both? Is it safe? And how much does it cost?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Viral hepatitis is caused by the hepatitis and other viruses. Some types of hepatitis only result in acute infection without causing permanent damage to the liver. Other types can persist for many yea... Read More
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What is a vaccine?What is hepatitis B?Does a hepatitis B vaccine give nutrition to the body?Can I fast and have this vaccine?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A vaccine is a biological preparation that aims to improve the activity of the immune system to a particular infection. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing germ, and... Read More
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But my hepatitis b has been transferred by breast-feeding when I was a child so until now it's been keeping not to be eliminated.
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Most individuals with chronic hepatitis B remain symptom free for many years or decades. During this time, the patient's liver function blood tests usually are normal or only mildly abnormal. Som... Read More
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Good morning,my Samuel i was diagnose hepatitis b,please help me to get best medicine and how to mange it.thanks
Dr. Ahmad Ghannoum,
Gastroenterology
- First we need to know how is your liver works? i need to know the levels of the hepatic enzymes and PCR DNA to know if you need to start the treatment.
now you can have a good diet and eat honey every... Read More
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I've hepatitis B everything is normal but I'm just wondering if I can married and get kids without contaminate my husband and my kids??????,,,,
Dr. Ahmad Ghannoum,
Gastroenterology
- yes. you can married, but before the marriage, your future wife needs to have the VACCINE 3 times, then nothing dangerous and u will have healthy good kids.
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