Hygiene Atlas

Atlas · Plate VI · Microbiology and Immunology · 08

Vaccines for health care personnel

Dental personnel should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, influenza every year, measles, mumps and rubella, varicella and Tdap, with COVID-19 per current guidance. The hepatitis B series is three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months. An anti-HBs test 1-2 months after the last dose showing at least 10 mIU/mL confirms protection, and confirmed responders need no boosters.

High-yield facts · 4

  1. Hepatitis B vaccine is given in a 3-dose series at 0, 1 and 6 months (a 2-dose adjuvanted vaccine is also licensed).S25
  2. Test for anti-HBs 1-2 months after the last dose; 10 mIU/mL or more means the worker is protected.S7S25
  3. Responders do not need boosters even if antibody levels later fall.S7
  4. Recommended for dental personnel: hepatitis B, influenza (yearly), MMR, varicella, Tdap; COVID-19 per current guidance.S25

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