Immunizatio status against B hepatitis in residents physicians of a Recife hospital
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56102/afmo.2018.28Keywords:
Hepatitis B., Health professionals, Immune status, Vaccine against hepatitis B.Abstract
Purpose: To estimate the frequency of hepatitis B immune status and previous vaccination history about the residents of Barão de Lucena Hospital. Methods: Application of questionnaire and anti-HBs serum titer in fifty-three resident doctors. Considered immunity titration equal or larger 10 mUI/ml. Results: 83% of residents are immune against hepatitis B. 100% of residents received at least one dose of vaccine, of which 75.5% received three or more doses of the
vaccine, 11.3% received two doses and 13.2 % couldn't inform how many doses had been received. 96.2% considered as mandatory vaccination recommendation for doctors or medical students. Conclusion: Although all residents had taken a dose of the vaccine, many had not checked if there was seroconversion, even those who had not received the full course of three doses. It is necessary that hospitals and educational institutions conduct educational measures concerning the prevention of occupational accidents and infection against hepatitis B.
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