Is it necessary to get vaccinated for hepatitis B because the wife is going to dialysis. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 2, 2014 by JustBeachyNurse, RN JustBeachyNurse has 10 years experience as a RN and specializes in Complex pediatrics turned LTC/subacute geriatrics. 1 Follower; 1 Article; 13,946 Posts; 100,862 Profile Views Is it necessary to get vaccinated for hepatitis B because the wife is going to dialysis.What does your personal physician recommend? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 2, 2014 by JohnyB 2 Posts; 349 Profile Views He said it is "reasonable to have". To insure safety (for the husband), is it reasonable to wait until get vaccinated and convert before resuming any sexual relation. The wife had started the vaccine series recently. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 2, 2014 by roser13, ASN, RN roser13 has 17 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC. 6,504 Posts; 51,582 Profile Views I think you should follow the advice of your personal physician, rather than strangers on the Internet. At any rate, we are not allowed to give medical advice. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 2, 2014 by klone, MSN, RN klone has 14 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Women's Health/OB Leadership. 6 Followers; 13,560 Posts; 119,046 Profile Views Everybody should have the Hep B vaccine. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 2, 2014 by Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN Esme12 has 40 years experience as a ASN, BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. 6 Followers; 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts; 149,046 Profile Views I think you need to follow your physicians advice. As per the Terms of Service we do cannot give medical adviceI wish you and your wife all the best. Thread closed 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
