AmyL219

Thank you to all who responded. You all made me feel better knowing that I am not the only one out there with this problem. I have made an appointment to see my MD again, I can't get ahold of her without and appointment it seems. I am going to ask her what she thinks I need to do. I am thinking about getting the booster and see if that works, and then I'll go from there I suppose. She said earlier to find out what my school requires me to do. That is all great, but I am more concerned about getting the protection I need but if my body won't make the antibodies after the booster and or the series again I'll just have to deal with it! Thanks again to everyone who took the time to respond, I appreciate it and I'll keep you posted. Amy L.

I am a nursing student and I posted this in the student forum but thought I would post it here to see if others had some input on this as well :) I am sure for the most of you have had your 3 step Hep. B vaccine and then after the third one about a month later you go and get your blood drawn and the see if your body as made the antibodies?!? Well, I got home from school today and I had a message on the machine from my doctor. She said that my test was negative which means that my body thinks I have never had Hep. B, so my body did not make the antibodies it was suppose to of made. What do I do now? Anyone else have this problem or know what I should do? When then checked for Rubella my body had made the antibodies. She said I should check with my school about what I should do, since they have requirements. I will but I really wanted this for my own protection from patients who have Hep. B.... I am sure you understand! You never know what your patients in clinicals might have sometimes. If any of you can answer this I would greatly appreciate any light you could shine on this. I will call the Dr. back tomorrow but I am curious about things now. Thanks!! Amy L