title: An immunization program for dental practices.
abstract: Immunization helps prevent acquisition of diseases, many of which were once common in the United States. Immunity is generally achieved by administering live or dead pathogens or their components. Vaccines used for active immunization consist of live (attenuated) organisms, killed whole or split organisms, microbial components, or inactivated toxins (toxoids). Some cases require the administration of antibody-containing gamma globulin injections. According to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on infection control, dental practices must develop a written, comprehensive policy on immunizing workers and refer personnel to qualified professionals for evaluation and, when necessary, for all appropriate immunizations.
authors.affiliation: Infection Control, Research & Services, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: Charles John
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Palenik
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Govoni
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries; D003815:Dentists; D006291:Health Policy; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D017589:Immunization Programs; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D014481:United States; D014611:Vaccination; D014612:Vaccines / Q000145:classification; D005719:gamma-Globulins
chemical_list: D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D014612:Vaccines; D005719:gamma-Globulins