I have many parties that coincide with my vaccination schedule, for example, drinking in the morning and getting the hepatitis B vaccine in the afternoon. So, do I need to postpone getting the vaccine, doctor? (Hoang Phuc, 32 years old, Hanoi )
Reply:
Currently, there are no medical contraindications to alcohol use before and after all types of vaccinations, including the hepatitis B vaccine. Depending on each specific case, the doctor will assess the health status, advise and prescribe the appropriate injection.
However, alcohol and alcoholic beverages can affect the symptoms of post-vaccination reactions. For example, alcohol allergy will be difficult to distinguish from vaccine allergy, or the person who is too drunk will not be able to monitor for unusual reactions after the injection. This makes it difficult to detect and treat severe reactions promptly.
Alcohol can worsen post-injection reactions. Source: Pexcel
With the possible disadvantages of drinking alcohol during vaccination, you can use this as an excuse to politely decline unwanted appointments, especially during year-end meetings. In case you still have to drink a lot of alcohol, you can talk directly with your doctor to reschedule the vaccination, giving your body time to eliminate alcohol. When getting vaccinated, you need to fully declare your health status and the medications you are using so that the doctor can give you the most appropriate vaccination instructions.
For the hepatitis B vaccine, you should complete the vaccination regimen as soon as possible. Vietnam is currently in an area where the virus is endemic, which is the leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer. There are two types of hepatitis B vaccines, single and combined, which can be given to children from birth to adults.
Dr. Bui Thanh Phong
Medical Management, VNVC Vaccination System
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