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How many on here have received the Hepatitis B vaccine since being diagnosed with PBC?

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Stafford, VA

As you all know my doctor doesn’t want to put me on medication because at the moment I have no active symptoms for PBC. However, she did recommend to get the hepatitis B vaccine since on labs I didn’t have much protection and I cant remember if I was ever vaccinated. My question is, how many on here received this vaccine and how did your body react to it?

July 21
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Members with PBC shared their experiences getting the Hepatitis B vaccine after being diagnosed with low immunity, with most reporting little... Read more

Members with PBC shared their experiences getting the Hepatitis B vaccine after being diagnosed with low immunity, with most reporting little to no side effects beyond a sore arm. Several members noted their doctors also recommended Hepatitis A, Shingles, Pneumonia, and Tdap vaccines as important protections given their condition, and many completed the full multi-dose series without problems. A recurring theme was that staying current on vaccines feels like an important and manageable step in protecting health when living with PBC.

A myPBCteam Member

Hey Pippa can’t hook to @Pippa for some strange reason
Sorry for the abbreviation. Every 10 years we maintain our childhood immunization status by getting a “booster” of diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (whooping cough) shot.

July 29
A myPBCteam Member

I had it. I had no adverse effects from it.

July 22
A myPBCteam Member

I am in the process of the A/B vaccines. I’ve had two rounds and get the third and final shot in 5 months. No reactions at all. My Dr recommended since I also have AIH and said I’m more susceptible to them.

August 5
A myPBCteam Member

The lab has commented on my results to say as i have no protection from hep B i need to have the vaccine. Waiting for my gp to get in touxh as i still havent seen a specialist yet so dont kbow what stage im at etc.

July 28
A myPBCteam Member

My doctor advised me to get Hepatitis A and B vaccines as well as the vaccine for Pneumonia and Shingles (within the first year of my diagnosis). I did all four over time and had no adverse reactions whatsoever. By the way, great question! 😉

July 24

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