This refers to the section titled 'Is the vaccine safe?'. Under it, it is mentioned that the vaccine is extremely safe, so much so that it can also be taken in pregnancy. This is wrong. I verified it with my wife's gynaecologist and found that this vaccine cannot be taken during pregnancy but only after a certain period after delivery. I request all the readers to take such articles with a pinch of salt. Please verify what you read with an authentic source, especially if it is a health-related issue like this one. Your life may depend on it.
RE:Please verify the contents.
by Rahul on Sep 21, 2005 09:30 PM Permalink
Hello Hepatitis B vaccine is made of only proteins & not the entire virus, so it is safe during preganacy. You should ask your doctor about it again. Take WHO recommedations with you. I again state Hep B vaccine ie perfectly safe during pregnancy.
You also have to understand it is ony 90% effective when given before age 40yrs. That means only 90 people out of 100 will develope immunity.
Talk to your doctor in detail about it. Regards Rahul
