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Off the CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/nip/faqs/hepb-faqs.htm#Schedule
You may use weeks (1 month = 4 weeks) to calculate intervals up to 4 months. Beyond 4 months, you should use calendar months. (6/26/03)
Now I have to find out if I need any other (booster) shots. I found my immunization record from when I was a teen. My series of 3 shots are listed on there. But I am still searching the CDC website if I need to take more.
A certain percentage of people are protected after the first shot, with higher percentages after the second and third.
The only way to know for sure, though, would be to get a titer done, and those aren't usually done until after the third shot, if at all.
Use your PPE and follow safety procedures and don't worry about it. According to the CDC, health care workers currently have a lower incidence of Hepatitis B than the general population.
Epona
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Hi all. Ok.. this is a two fold question here. I am to start clincials THIS Tuesday. I just found out all my previous college courses are going to transfer over into my BSN program. BAM... welcome to Nursing school. I hit the floors in less then a week. SO... having said that, I need to get my Hepatitis vaccination. Doesn't it take a month or two to kick in before it protects you?? I will be getting it this week, but I believe I heard somewhere that you have to get several shots in a series. When do the shots protect you??
Also... I will have to get student Liability Insurance... there are many nursing student liability insurances out there. Any you would reccomend or stay away from???? THANKS EVERYONE!! Epona