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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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No you won’t get infected.
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Since you are entering the medical profession. So you should get vaccinated as soon as possible if you have not been previously vaccinated.
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Not at all! Do not need to worry! But you can get vaccinated as well!
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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
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Hep B doesn’t get transmitted from vaccinated patients by sharing utensils .
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Getting vaccinated is for protection from hepatitis b, there's no way you get infected from the recently vaccinated person
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Need few more details
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Absolutely not.
Even if the person has the disease, you can't contract the disease by sharing food or utensils.
More importantly, the person is vaccinated. Not infected. If anything, you are more safe
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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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Never ever. It's OVERTHINKING. U r safe.
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Never
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No never
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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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Need few more details
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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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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-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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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
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You also take vaccination.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
No
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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New Delhi
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Dr. Arif Ikbal
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Dhubri
No
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Nashik
No you too get vaccinated as you are nursing student
Hep b mostly gets through blood contact
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Kindly connect immediately
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rahul kumar
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Ambala
No the hepatitis B vaccine does not spread through food ,water, or shared utensils. It spreads through direct contact with infected blood and bodily fluids, such as semen, vaginal fluids, or blood.
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Wardha
Check your and your Frd hepatitis test
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Consult for proper advice
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Dr. Mithravinda Rajana
General Physician
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Kolkata
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I think you got the concept of vaccination wrong.
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