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Apart from Hep B , Hep C and HIV are there any other diseases which transfers from needle stick injuries ?
Is there any vaccine for Hep B and Hep C in the market ?
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Yes vaccine is available for Hep B
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Vaccine for hepatitis b is available as far as I know
But before making any opinion and suggestions history of prick where disposable or not. Now a days single use syringe used so do not panic have detailed chat with doctor
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Dr. Mukesh Budhwani
Internal Medicine
20 yrs exp
Pune
Hello ,
Normally these are main diseases which can be transferred through injection prick
Or any blood transfusion.
Yes definitely there is a vaccine for Hepatitis B which should be taken .
As the vaccines are once in lifetime but there are 3 doses to be taken .
Can we have a chat to understand what are you looking and will be advised further
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Dr. Rituraj Majumder
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Siliguri
Hepatitis B has vaccine
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