Hepatitis B

[hollyjean]

Hiya everyone. For my course at uni i have to be vaccinated against hepatitis B because we handle human blood.


The vaccination consists of 3 shots for those of you that dont know, you have the first, then the second a month later, then the 3rd six months later. I am going today to have my second one done and i am worried about it making me v*. For the first one i was given stemetil antiemetics but my doctor will not give me anymore because he thinks i will become addicted to them! I only have 3 tablets left so i dont know if i should take them today just to be carefull, or to save them for a time i might really need them :S I did not feel any nausea last time, but i did take the tablets, i was ill for a few days after with flu like symtoms.


Has anyone here had a Hep B vaccination and can share their experience to put my mind at rest a little?

[babygap5]

I had the vaccine and I didn't get sick at all. The only part of me that hurt was the spot they gave me the shot, I had some sort of skin reaction, but that was it. I'm sure you will be ok.

[jesskali]

I've had the Hep B series, and as a public health nurse, I have given the vaccine to MANY patients.

With my 3rd injection, I had a mild reaction where I had a headache and body aches, but no n/v at all. Not sure if it was related to the vaccine or not, but I felt pretty yucky the following day.

I have never had a patient complain of any n/v after receiving the shot. Most people tolerate them very well. I don't think you need to take an anti-emetic unless you just REALLY WANT to. You will be just fine!

Jess

[hollyjean]

Thank you for your replies, i just had it done and i didnt even feel it, the first injection hurt a little but this one was fine. I felt a bit yucky after my first one, i had a temperature, bit achy and went hot and cold all the time but no V*. I havent taken an anti emetic because im pretty sure i will be ok, i have them at hand though just incase i get some nausea come on.


I kinda knew i would be ok, but sometimes hearing it from other people is really reassuring! Thanks![img]smileys/smilies_46.gif[/img]

[happyteacher]

Don't worry hollyjean





I teach Grade 7 (12 year olds) in Ontario Canada and as part of the vaccination process, all students have to have thier Hepatitis B shots at school. This is my 4th year teaching and I have NEVER seen ANYONE even feel nauseous from the shots.


Trust me! [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]

[hollyjean]

Hi, thank you so much for your replies, its now late evening and i feel ok i do feel a bit icky but thats because i stuffed myself with chinese takeaway tonight! Iv got a bit of a temperature and have been going all hot and then cold, but the nurse said this is normal, i had it after the first shot. I dont feel ill, i just feel a bit yucky.


Thank you so much for your reassurance, I know im going to be ok now

[stephiewephie05]

i had my hep. B shot series & i never had n* or v* from them. all i had was a slight fever cuz i always run fevers after i take shots.

[ontariogirl]

I had to get all shots when I was a PSW and I didnt feel any nausea, my arm was sore but that was it.

[madisonsmom]

I had the hep B series and have to take it AGAIN. My body did not react to it[img]smileys/smilies_05.gif[/img]figures!





BTW I did not have any problems with it. A sore arm, thats it!Edited by: madisonsmom