Hepatitis B immunisation status of A&E healthcare workers.
Hepatitis B immunisation has still not been taken up by all 'at risk' healthcare workers, even though it remains a significant occupational hazard. Angela Dancocks and Susanne Hewitt's research in an Accident and Emergency Department highlights the need for better information to ensure uptake and questions the current definition of those 'at risk'.
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D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000592:standards*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires