Hepatitis A & B vaccine

Wanker_of_Mass_Destr · July 24, 2003, 6:39pm

Anyone received the three Twinrix Hepatitis A&B shots while in Taiwan?

If so, where?

Thanks

Dr_Zoidberg · November 9, 2004, 2:02am

I brought mine with me, and injected them myself.

Marius · November 25, 2004, 4:21pm

Do we really need to have the hepatitis vacinations while we are in Taiiwan or before I come to Taiwan in January.

grayson · November 25, 2004, 5:52pm

It’s recommended. Also recommended is a tetanus booster.

Rascal · November 26, 2004, 1:37am

Isn’t hepatitis recommended in general? As well diphteria and tetanus might be useful.

Poagao · November 26, 2004, 3:13am

I had the A+B over ten years ago…I guess it’s time I got them again? How long do they last?

Rascal · November 26, 2004, 4:00am

AFAIK you have to do a blood test to determine if it’s necessary (blood cell count or something like that).

MaPoSquid · November 26, 2004, 4:30am

Hepatitis A:
who.int/vaccines/en/hepatitisa.shtml

[quote]Although one dose of vaccine provides at least short-term protection, the manufacturers currently recommend two doses to ensure long-term protection. In studies evaluating the duration of protection of two or more doses of hepatitis A vaccine, 99%

twocs · November 26, 2004, 5:37am

I don’t know that they were Twinrix, but I got some at Dr. Yang’s clinic located on Hoping East Road Section 2. If you want the address I can get it for you. It’s just a left turn out of the Technology Building MRT, then turn left on Hoping East Road. Walk about 20 feet and you’re there.

Dr. Yang speaks fine English. He’ll be there after 7 pm on any given day.