Understanding Hepatitis B Infection Risks and Vaccination Options
Risk of Hepatitis B Infection and Vaccination Hello, doctor. Not long ago, I visited a clinic to check my blood sugar using a glucometer, but now I'm a bit anxious about the possibility of infection if the clinic did not properly change the needle. I previously had a blood t...
Dr. Cai Jinji Reply:
Hello Miss Lin: Currently, medical institutions should be using disposable needles, so you can try it out and then get tested. If you want to check for hepatitis B infection, it is recommended to follow up as a carrier in the outpatient clinic. Director Cai Jin-ji, Department of ...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Infection Risks and Vaccination Options
Assessing Hepatitis B Infection Risk After Blood Glucose Testing
Inquiry about Hepatitis B report? I recently did something foolish. I have a habit of checking my blood sugar, and I forgot to change the needle and ended up testing two children. I'm really worried that I might have transmitted Hepatitis B to them. Two days later, I went to...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
No hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and already having hepatitis B antibodies, so you can be reassured for now.[Read More] Assessing Hepatitis B Infection Risk After Blood Glucose Testing