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Vaccinated against hep b
My roommates were vaccinated recently against hep b but I m not ( we are nursing students) . So can I get infected by them because sometime we share utensils and food?
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If your room mates are Negative for Hepatitis B and have received complete vaccination schedule then it is unlikely to get infected from them. However their Hepatitis B status should be screened. You too being a nursing student should get your self screened for Hepatitis B status and complete the vaccination . Hepatitis B (HBV) spreads through contact with infected blood, semen, or other body fluids, such as vaginal fluids. It can also be transmitted from a mother to her baby during birth. Less commonly it can be transmitted through sharing of personal items like razor, toothbrush etc.
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Get yourself screened for Hepatitis B and complete your vaccination protocol
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Avoid sharing personal items like razor toothbrush etc
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The virus gains entry through cuts, wounds , sexual Intercourse, sharing razors, tooth brushes that may have blood over them, but unlikely through shared utensils and food.
Since you are entering nursing profession, better get vaccinated for Hep b soon, otherwise you are at high risk from contaminated syringe needles, contact with body fluids of patients.
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no just because ur roommate is vaccinated for hep b means u will get infection it's never happen it's not live vaccine, although if ur room mate have hep b then u have to be careful, it might transfer through blood, semen.....
if that is not the scenario then do not worry, and ur a nursing staff so u also must vaccinated for hep b as soon as possible.
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Hello! Thank you for reaching out.
Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and certain body fluids — mainly via Unprotected sexual contact, Sharing needles or razors, Blood transfusions and From mother to child at birth
It is not transmitted through - Sharing utensils, Food or water and any Casual contact like hugging, talking, or living together
So, you cannot get infected by sharing food or utensils with your vaccinated roommates.
Let me know if you’d like guidance on where and how to get vaccinated.
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However, since you’re in the medical field and may be exposed to patients’ blood or body fluids, I highly recommend you also get the Hepatitis B vaccine as a preventive measure.
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No, you cannot get infected with Hepatitis B just because your roommates were recently vaccinated. The Hepatitis B vaccine does not contain live virusâit's made from a part of the virus (HBsAg) that cannot cause infection. Sharing utensils or food with vaccinated individuals poses no risk of Hepatitis B transmission.
Hepatitis B is primarily spread through direct contact with infectious body fluids like blood, semen, or vaginal fluidsânot through casual contact like eating together or sharing utensils. If you are a Nursing student, getting vaccinated is highly recommended to protect you from work-related exposure.
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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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