Owwie

[a1mamacat]

got my twinrix shot today.

deltoid is very sore


get to do this again in 4 weeks.



small price to pay tho.

[kayrharris]

The next one you will really be on the countdown to the big day.

Hope your soreness works out quickly.

[earendel]

got my twinrix shot today.

deltoid is very sore


get to do this again in 4 weeks.



small price to pay tho.

Am I the only one who doesn't know what "twinrix" is? Presumably it's an inoculation/vaccination of some sort.

[tanstaafl2]

Probably not the only one. A combined vaccine series for Hepatitis A and B.

[MarleysGh0st]

Probably not the only one. A combined vaccine series for Hepatitis A and B.

Thanks for educating us.

So is this something that's only necessary when planning international travel or should it be on all our vaccination schedules?

[Tocqueville3]

got my twinrix shot today.

deltoid is very sore


get to do this again in 4 weeks.



small price to pay tho.

Am I the only one who doesn't know what "twinrix" is? Presumably it's an inoculation/vaccination of some sort.

No, you're not the only one. I'm assuming it is painful, tho.

Saucy, you're a tough woman. Think of it this way, if you can handle a teenage boy you can handle a big old shot.

[tanstaafl2]

Probably not the only one. A combined vaccine series for Hepatitis A and B.

Thanks for educating us.

So is this something that's only necessary when planning international travel or should it be on all our vaccination schedules?

Most anyone traveling outside the "Western World" should consider vaccination for Hepatitis A. Cruise ships are great places to get all manner of lovely viruses in and of themselves. Lots of people from countries where health practices might not be entirely up to Western standards handling your food for example...

I expect that is why Saucy is getting the needle. The Twinrix simply provides the added benefit of Hep B protection. Hep B can also be indictated for international travelers but usually more for long stays in higher risk areas.

Or if you are planning to get frisky with the natives...

But in this day and age Hep B isn't a bad idea for most anyone who doesn't have a contraindication.

Recommendations for vaccination:

Hepatitis A

•All persons wishing to obtain immunity to hepatitis A virus infection.
•Persons who travel or work anywhere EXCEPT the U.S., Western Europe, NewZealand, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
•Persons with chronic liver disease, including persons with hepatitis B and C;injecting and non-injecting drug users; men who have sex with men; people with clotting-factor disorders; persons who work with hepatitis A virus in experimental lab settings (not routine medical laboratories); and food handlers when health authorities or private employers determine vaccination to be appropriate. Note: Prevaccination testing is likely to be cost effective for persons older than age 40yrs, as well as for younger persons in certain groups with a high prevalence of hepatitis A virus infection

Hepatitis B

•All persons through age 18yrs.
•All adults wishing to obtain immunity against hepatitis B virus infection.
•High-risk persons, including household contacts and sex partners of HBsAg-posi-tive persons; injecting drug users; sexually active persons not in a long-term,mutually monogamous relationship; men who have sex with men; persons withHIV or a recently diagnosed STD; patients receiving hemodialysis and patients with renal disease that may result in dialysis; healthcare personnel and public safety workers who are exposed to blood; clients and staff of institutions for the developmentally disabled; inmates of long-term correctional facilities; and certain international travelers.
•Persons with chronic liver disease. Note: Provide serologic screening for immigrants from endemic areas. If patient is chronically infected, assure appropriate disease management. Screen sex partners and household members; give Hep B at the same visit if not already vaccinated.

[ne1410s]

Had to have the hepatitis shots because I had lunchroom duty.
District paid for them of course but I heard they were kind of pricey.

[a1mamacat]

Probably not the only one. A combined vaccine series for Hepatitis A and B.

Thanks for educating us.

So is this something that's only necessary when planning international travel or should it be on all our vaccination schedules?

Most anyone traveling outside the "Western World" should consider vaccination for Hepatitis A. Cruise ships are great places to get all manner of lovely viruses in and of themselves. Lots of people from countries where health practices might not be entirely up to Western standards handling your food for example...

I expect that is why Saucy is getting the needle. The Twinrix simply provides the added benefit of Hep B protection. Hep B can also be indictated for international travelers but usually more for long stays in higher risk areas.

Or if you are planning to get frisky with the natives...

But in this day and age Hep B isn't a bad idea for most anyone who doesn't have a contraindication.

Recommendations for vaccination:

Hepatitis A

•All persons wishing to obtain immunity to hepatitis A virus infection.
•Persons who travel or work anywhere EXCEPT the U.S., Western Europe, NewZealand, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
•Persons with chronic liver disease, including persons with hepatitis B and C;injecting and non-injecting drug users; men who have sex with men; people with clotting-factor disorders; persons who work with hepatitis A virus in experimental lab settings (not routine medical laboratories); and food handlers when health authorities or private employers determine vaccination to be appropriate. Note: Prevaccination testing is likely to be cost effective for persons older than age 40yrs, as well as for younger persons in certain groups with a high prevalence of hepatitis A virus infection

Hepatitis B

•All persons through age 18yrs.
•All adults wishing to obtain immunity against hepatitis B virus infection.
•High-risk persons, including household contacts and sex partners of HBsAg-posi-tive persons; injecting drug users; sexually active persons not in a long-term,mutually monogamous relationship; men who have sex with men; persons withHIV or a recently diagnosed STD; patients receiving hemodialysis and patients with renal disease that may result in dialysis; healthcare personnel and public safety workers who are exposed to blood; clients and staff of institutions for the developmentally disabled; inmates of long-term correctional facilities; and certain international travelers.
•Persons with chronic liver disease. Note: Provide serologic screening for immigrants from endemic areas. If patient is chronically infected, assure appropriate disease management. Screen sex partners and household members; give Hep B at the same visit if not already vaccinated.

Ummm, just to clarify.

Having it to avoid Hepatitis due to water or shared spa tools on the cruise through a high risk area.

really.


no frisking with the natives....


really