Hepatitis b vaccine: Many people with lupus Need it!

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: 
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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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