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Can Vaccination Against B Hepatitis Is Healthy?
Question: Hello !
I have been vaccinated against B hepatitis - i have
question
In all literature it is said that b hepatitis vaccine protect against infection 98- 100 % cases in healthy people
98% to 100% protection against hepatitis B
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
There is rare situation when B hepatitis mutant escape from vaccine
But in these case less than 5 % develop chronic B hepatitis in healthy adult
Hepatitis B infection acquired in adulthood leads to chronic hepatitis in less than 5% of cases
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
So if there is rare case when vaccine dont protect me ( mutant escape vaccine) - risk of getting chronic be hepatitis is still less than 5%
Logic !
As it is important to think positive all the time
Thank you very much
I have been vaccinated against B hepatitis - i have
question
In all literature it is said that b hepatitis vaccine protect against infection 98- 100 % cases in healthy people
98% to 100% protection against hepatitis B
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
There is rare situation when B hepatitis mutant escape from vaccine
But in these case less than 5 % develop chronic B hepatitis in healthy adult
Hepatitis B infection acquired in adulthood leads to chronic hepatitis in less than 5% of cases
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
So if there is rare case when vaccine dont protect me ( mutant escape vaccine) - risk of getting chronic be hepatitis is still less than 5%
Logic !
As it is important to think positive all the time
Thank you very much
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, you are correct. The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective, providing protection against infection in 98-100% of cases in healthy individuals. In rare situations where a mutant strain of the virus escapes the vaccine, less than 5% of those vaccinated individuals may still develop chronic hepatitis B. Overall, the risk of developing chronic hepatitis B after vaccination is very low. It is important to maintain a positive mindset and remember that the vaccine offers significant protection against the disease.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You
Please see detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, you are correct. The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective, providing protection against infection in 98-100% of cases in healthy individuals. In rare situations where a mutant strain of the virus escapes the vaccine, less than 5% of those vaccinated individuals may still develop chronic hepatitis B. Overall, the risk of developing chronic hepatitis B after vaccination is very low. It is important to maintain a positive mindset and remember that the vaccine offers significant protection against the disease.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You
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