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Hepatitis b vaccine by a ngo at home
Today I took a hepatitis b vaccine at my home which was given by a ngo camp..they showed me the vaccine name and expire date it is dec 27. And they used a new packed syringe
Now I am getting worried like what if they spread me HIV through the vaccine vial.. because it is a multi dose vial I am getting tensed please answer me what to do now...
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Nothing like that
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Don’t worry, Everytime they use a new needle which is sterile and every needle after use is discarded
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No need to worry
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Use your common sense. How will it spread?
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Multidose vial are available for several vaccinations
If a fresh disposable syringe and needle is used, the area is cleaned with a clean fresh cotton swab, soaked with some antiseptic solution, before and then pressed after vaccination, there is nothing to worry.
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There is no risk of HIV transmission from a hepatitis B vaccine, even if it is taken from a multi-dose vial, provided a new sterile syringe and needle were used, which you already confirmed.
Here’s the medical reasoning:
• HIV cannot survive in vaccine solutions or outside the body for long.
• Multi-dose vials are manufactured under strict sterile conditions.
• Standard vaccination practice requires a new sterile needle and syringe for each person.
• HIV transmission requires direct blood-to-blood or body-fluid exposure, not through properly handled vaccines.
If they used:
• A new sealed syringe, and
• Did not reuse needles
then there is no realistic chance of HIV transmission.
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• You do not need any emergency treatment or testing just because of this vaccination.
• Continue your hepatitis B vaccine schedule as advised.
• Only consider HIV testing if there was a known needle reuse or visible contamination, which you did not describe.
For reassurance:
• An HIV test at 4–6 weeks can be done if anxiety persists, but medically it is not required in this situation.
Health Tips
• Always check that the syringe is opened in front of you (which was done in your case).
• Vaccines from camps, hospitals, or government programs are generally safe and regulated.
• Avoid over-reading or assuming worst-case scenarios; this can create unnecessary stress.
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You’ve described a safe vaccination scenario, and there is no evidence-based risk of HIV from what you experienced. If the anxiety continues, a simple follow-up consultation can help clarify your concerns and give you complete peace of mind.
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ITS CALLED OVERTHINKING, ANXIETY. WHEN THERE IS MASS VACCIN PROGRAME MULTIPLE VIAL VACCINE IS USED.
BUT AFTER EVERY PRICK THE APPLY SPIRIT SO LEAST CHANCESOH ANY VACCINE .
I M A RETIRED DOC FROM ART CENTER GOVERNMENT SECTOR HAVING FIVE YEARS EXPIRIENCE.
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Please donât worryâHIV cannot spread through a vaccine when a new syringe is used, even if the vial is multi-dose. Such vaccines are safe and strictly handled.
If anxiety persists or you want reassurance
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consult me so I can properly assess and guide you.
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No worry , they maintain sterile and hygienic environment. No worry ,hiv not spread via this.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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