Home Forums Main Forum FixHepC Admin Q & A Hep A and Hep B vaccinations

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 20 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #8307
    Avatar photoDan
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @dan

    My consultant advised me to get Hep A and vaccinations, but I already started treatment, so will have to arrange after that. I don’t know how long after the tx I need to arrange this. Is it 6 month?


    Gen 1b, F1-F2. Naive.
    Started Twinvir tx on 2 nd of December 2015 for 12 weeks.
    Starting VL 400000, Alt 49/AST 44
    1 week VL 29, ALT 44/AST 30.
    4 weeks VL 12, ALT 33, Platelets 145, all other tests normal.
    7 weeks VL Detected, ALT 28, all other normal
    8 weeks UND, 12 week UND, 24 week SVR UND

    #8311
    Avatar photoLondonGirl
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @londongirl

    My first hospital told me to get Hep A/B and even phoned my GP surgery to make sure I did. They told me to get a combined jab, but I had some vaccinations years ago & wanted to check first. I always look into these things as ‘one size doesn’t fit all’and not keen on multi-jabs.

    Moved hospitals & 2nd hospital did HepB as routine and I was immune.
    Keep meaning to get round to the single HepA one, but haven’t felt up to it. Will wait until I’ve finished treatment now.


    GT1a Dec14 F2/8.7 VL 900000-2.5M
    Jan16 Hepcivir-L MonkMed/Redemption
    Baseline: VL 913575 Alt 76 Platelets low
    Wk2 VL1157 Alt 23
    DET Wk 8 VL 32 Alt19 ‘In the slow lane’
    June16 Fibro 5.7 F0/1 LIF 1.5
    Wk 11 VL<12 Alt 13 Det/Unq
    Extending tx 12 wks Mylan Sofo/Dac MonkMed
    Wk 14 VL <12 Det/Unq
    Wk 16 VL UNDETECTED
    Wk 22 + 4 Wks Sunprevir FixHepC
    Wk 24 UNDETECTED Alt 13
    Wk 12 post tx SVR12 Wk 26 SVR24
    Thank-you Tim, Dr Debasis @ MonkMed & Dr Freeman @ Fix HepC

    #8316
    Avatar photomgalbrai
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @mgalbrai

    The good doctor needs to weigh in here it seems. I had to get my immunizations before my GI would allow me to start tx. I don’t know if it was a health issue or an insurance requirement.
    M


    Curehcvnow@gmail.com
    http://forums.delphiforums.com/generichcvtx

    G 1a F-1
    Started tx 10/23/15 (Meso sof & led) ALT 48 AST 28 v/l 1.6 mil
    11/17/15 4 wk lab ALT 17 AST 16 <15
    11/18/15 Started Harvoni
    12/16/15 8 wk lab ALT: 15 AST: 13 V/l UND
    1/14/16 Fin. Tx
    7/07/16 UND SVR 24

    #8336
    Avatar photoklhilde
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @klhilde

    Well …. I had the first of a three shot Hep A/B vaccine back in 2005 I think … then travel plans changed and I forgot about finishing the series.

    My blood tests in August included A/B antibody tests and I showed no immunity so on my next visit on September 14 they gave me my first dose of a new three shot treatment. The doctor knew I was headed off to find my generics and that I wouldn’t be back for a while and he said it was fine.

    But I was gone longer than planned. Started my generics on October 18, got my next blood tests on December 1 and saw the doctor on December 16 and was given my second shot in the series … doctor was unconcerned about the time lapse. Will be getting my EOT blood drawn on the 11th and see the doctor again on the 18th and will get the final A/B shot at that time.

    #8373
    dope-on-a-rope.jpgDr James
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @fixhepc

    Hepatitis A is a faecal oral disease ie you get it from eating someone else’s sh*t. Immunity wears off over time. When you are overseas drinking bottled water this is one of the diseases you are trying to avoid.

    Hep B is spread by body fluid contact – blood or sex. Immunity fades and we used to boost but this has been shown to be unnecessary.

    Hep A and B are typical travel vaccinations.

    So most of the vaccination recommendation would be travel related.

    Hep C treatment can re-activate Hep B in some rare cases. I don’t know that booster vaccination would help given you don’t need a booster to defend yourself…..


    YMMV

    #8374
    Avatar photoEnkel
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @enkel

    Why or how Hep C treatment can re-activate Hep B in some rare cases?


    Male, Fibro F1. Geno 1b. ALT 67 before treatment Viral load 5 million. My huge viral load replicates in my nervous system as I suffer anxiety.
    Started Twinvir 12/12/15.
    Two weeks
    ALT 17 at 2 weeks
    Viral Load UND at 2 weeks
    ALT 13.5 at 7 weeks EOT
    ALT 10.5 at 15 weeks EOT
    ALT 13 at 27 weeks EOT, VL UND, Cured

    #8376
    Avatar photoLondonGirl
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @londongirl

    I was vaccinated for HepB many years ago for travel. the amount that showed up in my blood, was the exact amount that a vaccination shows. (Will look up but think around 450 mark) – also showed up years later when I was pregnant. Pity they don’t test pregnant women for HepC as routine now – They should. It was long lasting for me anyway and I certainly wouldn’t have another dose unless that immunity goes. My feeling is, It may be worth checking immunity before getting another dose pre travel in the future.

    (edit) HepC nurse at 1st hospital said re vaccination ‘the last thing you need is another hepatitis’ – hence protocol, but fail to test to see if you’re immune first.


    GT1a Dec14 F2/8.7 VL 900000-2.5M
    Jan16 Hepcivir-L MonkMed/Redemption
    Baseline: VL 913575 Alt 76 Platelets low
    Wk2 VL1157 Alt 23
    DET Wk 8 VL 32 Alt19 ‘In the slow lane’
    June16 Fibro 5.7 F0/1 LIF 1.5
    Wk 11 VL<12 Alt 13 Det/Unq
    Extending tx 12 wks Mylan Sofo/Dac MonkMed
    Wk 14 VL <12 Det/Unq
    Wk 16 VL UNDETECTED
    Wk 22 + 4 Wks Sunprevir FixHepC
    Wk 24 UNDETECTED Alt 13
    Wk 12 post tx SVR12 Wk 26 SVR24
    Thank-you Tim, Dr Debasis @ MonkMed & Dr Freeman @ Fix HepC

    #8398
    Avatar photopoodle
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @poodle

    Lloyd Wright reckons that vaccinations including a, b and flu shots increase your viral load by millions ?


    Geno1a 35years fibrosis 2 or 3 different results from different hospitals ??
    24weeks mesochem sof/led as unsure of fibrosis status.
    currently UND. No bad side effects
    Have svr12 … waiting for svr 24
    I now have SVR 36 weeks.

    #8399
    Avatar photoLondonGirl
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @londongirl

    I certainly wouldn’t want to have them while on treatment !


    GT1a Dec14 F2/8.7 VL 900000-2.5M
    Jan16 Hepcivir-L MonkMed/Redemption
    Baseline: VL 913575 Alt 76 Platelets low
    Wk2 VL1157 Alt 23
    DET Wk 8 VL 32 Alt19 ‘In the slow lane’
    June16 Fibro 5.7 F0/1 LIF 1.5
    Wk 11 VL<12 Alt 13 Det/Unq
    Extending tx 12 wks Mylan Sofo/Dac MonkMed
    Wk 14 VL <12 Det/Unq
    Wk 16 VL UNDETECTED
    Wk 22 + 4 Wks Sunprevir FixHepC
    Wk 24 UNDETECTED Alt 13
    Wk 12 post tx SVR12 Wk 26 SVR24
    Thank-you Tim, Dr Debasis @ MonkMed & Dr Freeman @ Fix HepC

    #8408
    Avatar photosplitdog
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @splitdog

    A couple of years ago I got a Hep A vaccine. I believe that is imperative. It is so easy to contract and is fairly prevalent. But Hep B? I would think you would only need that if you were planning on engaging in some type of risky behavior. No?


    splitdog@roadrunner.com

    Genotype 3
    VL 4,100,000
    ALT 101 AST 71
    Treatment Naive
    Started Sof/Dac Jan 12, 2016
    VL= <15 4 weeks in. AST/ALT normal.
    VL=UNDETECTED 8 weeks in.
    SVR4= Virus back. 3,300,000

    Started generic Epclusa Sep. 23, 2017

    4 weeks in <15 *Detected.
    12 weeks in <15 *Not Detected.
    16 weeks in <15 *Not Detected.
    Finished 24 weeks treatment 3-17-18
    SVR5 <15 Not Detected.
    SVR 20 <15 Not Detected.
    SVR 44 <15 Not Detected.

    Thank you Jesus.
    Thank you Dr. James

    #8420
    avatar876.jpegGaj
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @gaj

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B

    While the risk is far lower in most modern first world countries, IMHO anyone with Hep C should still make considered, educated decisions regarding vaccinating for Hep A and B, and also Flu, in consultation with a suitably qualified medical professional. I would not include those wanting to sell you natural remedies in that decision process unless advised to by the medical professional you are consulting.

    :)


    G3a since ’78 – Dx ’12 – F4 (2xHCC)
    24wk Tx – PEG/Riba/Dac 2013 relapsed
    24wk Tx – Generic Sof/Dac/Riba 2015/16 relapsed
    16wk Tx – 12/01/17 -> 03/05/17 NS3/NS5a + Generic Sof
    SVR7 – 22/06/17 UND
    SRV12 – 27/07/17 UND
    SVR24 – 26/10/17 UND
    :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

    #23453
    Avatar photorohcvfighter
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @rohcvfighter

    Hello Everybody,

    So glad to find this thread :).

    I am thinking to have the vaccination for hep A and B in order to reduce the possible future risks (I am thinking that hep B can be taken without knowing from where, as it happened to me with hep C…;).

    Is there any known recommendation at which time after the DAA treatment these vaccines can be taken?

    Cheers,
    RHF


    In fiecare an HCV ucide peste 500000 oameni.Medicamentele generice pentru hepatita C functioneaza. Nu deveni statistica! Cauta pe Google “medicamente generice pentru hepatita C”.
    HCV kills more than 500000 people every year. HCV generic drugs work. Don’t become a statistic.
    By sharing this Youtube video you might save someone’s life!
    My TX: HEPCVIR-L[generic Harvoni]-India
    SVR52 achieved

    #23454
    Avatar photoSven
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @sven

    I’m no doctor, but I have heard vaccinations for A & B can be deadly if not all HVC is out of your system.
    I’d check first forsure.
    Thx


    Contracted HCV 1980’s
    Geno Type 1a
    F3 ( doc says once treated I’ll be F2 maybe F1)
    Meds shipped 6/17/2016 arrived early 7/2016

    Viral count – 3,471,080

    4 week quantitative bloods: August 17, 2016. I have been diagnosed as <15 (told undetected)

    8 week quantitative bloods: September 14th. I have been diagnosed as <15 (told undetected)

    11 week PCR RNA Qualitative bloods: September 26th 2016 – Undetected

    December 19th 2016: Cured!
    Viral count: zero!!!
    2018 viral count: still zero!
    Cured!

    #23455
    Avatar photoAriel
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @ariel

    I really have little idea how/when I contracted HCV which I now do not have thank you FHC.
    I was vaccinated for HepB because it was free in my professional area to have the shots.
    I show a vaccination marker in my blood.
    I don’t know if I had HCV or not when I was vaccinated!!
    A #love

    #23456
    dope-on-a-rope.jpgDr James
    • Guardian Angel
    • ★★★★★
    @fixhepc

    Hello Rohcv,

    Hep A is faecal oral. So you get it from eating someone else’s faeces (shit/poo/crap). Using human waste as a fertiliser is one way (we had a problem with imported frozen berries) but mostly it’s a 3rd world problem where drinking water and sewerage can mix. The vaccine provides and unknown duration of protection. They used to say a couple of years, now they say at least 10.

    With Hep B you may already be immune. I would test for this via Hep B Ab levels to see if this is the case.


    YMMV

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 20 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.