Occupational exposure to hepatitis B virus. Analysis of indications for hepatitis B vaccine.
This retrospective study was undertaken to determine the incidence of acute and chronic morbidity due to hepatitis B infection among employees of an institution for the mentally retarded. Based on a review of medical records, surveillance data, and serologic testing, we found no evidence of excess morbidity among 2,000 employees in a 10-year period. Hepatitis B vaccination is neither warranted nor presently cost-effective for most client-care personnel.
D000328:Adult; D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D002140:California; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006783:Hospitals, State; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012306:Risk; D014611:Vaccination / Q000191:economics*; D014765:Viral Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D014765:Viral Vaccines