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FYI---Hep B is not just about Belize---Restaurant workers and food handlers in US are required by law to test and get.

You mean Hep A. Hep A is from restraunts, etc...from those who do not wash hands after touching areas with yuck stuff related to the bathroom. Hep B is usually sexual. I would recommend getting Hep A and B shots anyways even living in the US. The risk is nearly the same and wise to have. Many states require Hep A shots in the rest. business. You can get "Twinrix" which is Hep A and B in one shot or else you have 2 sets for one and 3 sets for the other.

Hey-- you should get Hep A shots also but Hep B is NOT just sexually transmitted--It is a body fluid contagion just like AIDS!! Spit, blood, sperm,etc.

Hep A- may be transmitted by eating contaminated food, and even more common fecal-oral contact, and/or through household contact.

Hep B- transmitted by sexual contact, shared needles, or contaminated blood products.

yes, correct. I was just mentioning I think you ment Hep A with the restraunts. That is the shot many states require to work in that industry.

No cure for Hep B which destroys the liver. And YES
it is contagious so get your shots!!!!!!

GOOD NEWS!!! Once you get your shots, which most all US insurance companies cover when you tell your Dr. you are going to a 3rd world high risk country which Belize is on the list.......you will NOT get it!!!--so it makes NO sense NOT to get the shots!!
And once you complete the series you are good to go and safe and protected for life!!!!!!

HEY, man--I know people who if they had just taken those shots, they would be living a longer life and not dangerous to others.

agree all should get these shots. My insurance and many I know did not cover my shots when I told them I was traveling. Most people do get well after getting Hep B, and 10% carry it for life. He is correct that you are vaccinated for life, worthwhile shots.
Wow, Flyboy we know our diseases! lol.

while you are at it, if you travel to an area with yellow fever get that too. (Belize does not carry it.)

I have and I did--Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
You have a good heart