That is right! Many of you reading this post should get the hepatitis B vaccine Less commonly known reasons for getting a Hep B vaccine include: - Diabetics aged 19 through 59 who have not been vaccinated! - Anyone with fatty liver disease - An ALT or AST (liver blood tests) greater than twice the upper limits Read the below link to learn why these groups should get a hepatitis B vaccine per the CDC Here is the CDC's rationale for these groups getting vaccinated as well as a list of other at risk individuals who should get vaccinated: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/bfaq.htm Many of you reading this should get it based upon this and you (and possibly even your doctor) did not know. Get your hepatitis B vaccine - Don Thomas, MD Photo shows a man with jaundice (note the yellow eyes) due to hepatitis. (photo credit = CDC) Mahroum N, Hejly A, Tiosano S, et al. Chronic hepatitis C viral infection among SLE patients: the significance of coexistence. Immunol Res. 2017;65(2):477-481. doi:10.1007/s12026-016-8886-7 ![]()
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