Hepatitis A Shot before Tour

[AspiringInfantier]

Hey all, came back from Afghanistan in late september, just making sure did we get a Hepatitis A shot before we went? I cant remember, i'm assuming so but im just wondering if any of the medtechs have any clue.

 

[gaspasser]

Dah!.
Check your needle book!
???

 

[Yrys]

Dah!.
Check your needle book!
???

Thanks for your answer,
as my civilian mind was wondering why
Canadians soldiers didn't seem to have
a vaccination log  !

 

[AspiringInfantier]

Shilos got a computer database, plus im on leave, I shared drinks with a person I just found out has Hep A so..

 

[PuckChaser]

My needle book says I got one before I went overseas, you should be ok. Just check with the medics after you're done leave.

 

[AspiringInfantier]

excellent, thank you

 

[gaspasser]

Shilos got a computer database, plus im on leave, I shared drinks with a person I just found out has Hep A so..

Your needle book SHOULD be in your possession!  I keep mine with my dogtags and passport copy in a ziplock bag in my safe drawer.  8)  What were you doing "sharing" drinks? 
Or need I ask??????????  :blotto:
Fortunately for me, I've had soooo many Hep shots that I'm immune (yeah!)  ;D

 

[gaspasser]

My needle book says I got one before I went overseas, you should be ok. Just check with the medics after you're done leave.

Heck, If you have any doubts about it...go to the MIR NOW!!! and make sure you're okay!!!

 

[old medic]

Go get it followed up at the MIR. explain it all.  Inquire about a second dose of the vaccine.
If your worried, Inquire about getting tested. That is the best way to put your mind at rest.

Hep A fact sheet
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hcai-iamss/bbp-pts/hepatitis/hep_a-eng.php

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/vpd-mev/hepatitis-a-eng.php

http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/ps_itc_vaccine_hepa.htm
http://www.vaccineinformation.org/hepa/qandavax.asp
http://www.halton.ca/health/services/immunization/special_situations/hepA_vaccine.htm

How well does the vaccine protect against hepatitis A?

    * After one dose of hepatitis A vaccine, about 95% of people are protected against the hepatitis A virus (HAV).
    * After two doses of the vaccine, almost 100% of people are protected against HAV.