Evaluation of immune response to hepatitis B vaccine in healthcare workers at a tertiary care hospital

Conclusion: Post-HBsAg vaccination immunity to hepatitis B was 96.5% in HCW and was similar to that of global rates. Increasing age, time period, smoking habit, and overweight were associated with decreased immunity. Many studies are needed in developing newer HBV vaccines with very high immunogenicity. Giving highly immunogenic vaccine to HCWs will ensure safety at work by reducing nosocomial transmission which is very much desired in a resource-limited country.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research