Hep B vaccine and hair loss?

GatorRN · Dec 6, 2006

no, i sure didn't experience hair loss from my hep b vaccinations. i've not heard of it happening with anybody else either. you really might want to talk w/your physician about your concerns.

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augigi, CNS · Dec 6, 2006

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evbella · Dec 6, 2006

Hmmm! I have developed Alopecia , I wonder if it could have anything to do with the HepB. My dermatologist thinks it's due to nerves though.

But yes, I am losing hair like crazy- several bald patches on my head.

Lacie, BSN, RN · Dec 6, 2006

Evbella, I'd copy that link and take it to my doc to read. Sounds like it could very well be the cause. I cant tell you regarding mine as I never had to take the HepB vac since I was exposed by a needle stick (long before we bothered using gloves for everything lol). I developed immunity but never the disease nor as a carrier thank god. They told me I probably had symptoms of the flu at one time or the other not having a clue it was a result of Hep B.

marilynmom, LPN, NP · Dec 6, 2006

I developed immunity but never the disease nor as a carrier thank god. They told me I probably had symptoms of the flu at one time or the other not having a clue it was a result of Hep B.

The VAST majority of healthy adults -95%- who aquire HepB either are asymptomatic (50%) or have flu like symptoms and the disease is completely cleared from your body and you have lifelong immunity.

http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/pink/hepb.pdf

VAERS database also shows reports of hairloss with HepB and other vaccines so it is possible.

Princess74 · Dec 6, 2006

Thanks you guys. I know its pretty rare and theres no way to tell for sure if its from the vaccine or from something else. I take metoporol also and hair loss is a side effect of that also but I've been on it for about a year, the hair loss has been going on I'd say for about 6 months but it is getting worse. I just had a physical, had my thyroid etc checked and all was normal. I am scared to death that I'm going to develop bald spots or lose all of my hair. I have to get my 3rd hep. B shot soon, if it is the cause I'm afraid the rest of my hair will come out with another booster.

augigi, CNS · Dec 6, 2006

What should I do if I believe that I have had a reaction or have side effects from hepatitis B vaccine or any vaccine?

You should contact your health care provider if you suspect you have had a reaction or side effects from a vaccine. You or your health care provider should also report this information to the Vaccine Adverse Effects Reporting System at 1-800-822-7967.

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