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Yes mine has, I have no protection and was told getting Hep A or B with PBC can be very serious. I have had my first two shots. 3rd in March. It’s a good idea to get.
Yes we need both Hep A and B, flu and RSV this year. We need to keep ourselves healthy and not challenge the liver any further.
No. I found out that some time in my far past, I had hepatitis A. They think I was a kid. I don't remember having it, I'm pretty sure if my folks knew I had had it they would have told me, and it would have been in my medical records.
They continue to ask if I want the flu, pneumonia, and shingles shots. I had taken the first of the 2 shingles vaccines. I will not take the 2nd. It made me so sick and when they gave it to me I could feel it creeping through my body.😵💫
Yes, this is actually a common recommendation for people living with PBC! Since PBC affects the liver, gastroenterologists and hepatologists often advise getting vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B to protect the liver from additional stress or damage.
Here's why it matters for PBC:
- The liver is already under strain with Show Full Answer
Yes! Hepatitis A positive so had it sometime in the past. Now vaccinated for Hep B as my Dr. recommended.
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