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blunder1983 · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 26

Hi guys,

I'm hoping to go to Korea real soon, I just went for innoculations and discovered that my Hep B shot requires two months to work effectively (jabs at 0months 1month and 2months respectively).

The problem is I REALLY want to go asap as I have nothing keeping me here and i'll have to get a lousy menial job to pay for my living here. Can I get my first 2 shots and then get my last one out there? AFAIK the illness is only transmitted through sex and blood (needles etc.) so I think the risk of me catching it is slim to none.

What do you think? Also how do I register for the Korea forums? My username here doesn't work there Sad

gugelhupf · Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Posts: 575 Location: Jabotabek

Problem with Hep B vaccines is there are various different kinds on the market. The follow-up shots have to be the same or compatible with the initial ones, or else you have to start again.

I doubt very much whether Hep B will be an issue in Korea unless you plan on being sexually active as soon as you get there. The worst that could happen is that you have to pay a second time for the vaccine.