POST 00692E : HepB VACCINE DOSES INTERVAL

POST 00692E : HepB VACCINE DOSES INTERVAL Follow-up on Posts 00674E and 00682E 29 June 2004 _______________________________ Amber Hogan, (mailto:[email protected]) from the USA offers further advice on HepB vaccination schedule. These are consistent with recommandations already published in previous postings. _______________________________ According to CDC recommendations enforced through US Occupational Safety and Health Administration - HBV vaccines should be given at 1 month, 2 months, 6 months - with an antibody test 1-2 months post-last dose to ensure appropriate levels. Recent CDC studies state nearly 80% immunity after just the first dose (which is good news for those in high turn-over facilities that only are able to receive one dose - e.g., prisons, nursing homes, etc.). Amber Hogan, MPH Government Relations and Public Policy New Jersey, USA ______________________________________________________________________________ Visit the TECHNET21 Website at http://www.technet21.org You will find instructions to subscribe, a direct access to archives, links to reference documents and other features. ______________________________________________________________________________ To UNSUBSCRIBE, send a message to : mailto:[email protected] Leave the subject area BLANK In the message body, write unsubscribe TECHNET21E ______________________________________________________________________________ The World Health Organization and UNICEF support TechNet21. The TechNet21 e-Forum is a communication/information tool for generation of ideas on how to improve immunization services. It is moderated by Claude Letarte and is hosted in cooperation with the Centre de coopération internationale en santé et développement, Québec, Canada (http://www.ccisd.org) ______________________________________________________________________________