Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and documented seroprotection among matriculating healthcare students at an academic institution in the United States

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 Aug;32(8):818-21. doi: 10.1086/661102.

Abstract

We evaluated hepatitis B vaccination coverage and documentation of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) concentration among a cohort of healthcare students. Of 4,075 students, 59.8% had documentation of vaccination and 83.8% had anti-HBs concentration greater than or equal to 10 mIU/mL. Documenting hepatitis B vaccination and anti-HBs concentration among healthcare students is needed to prevent transmission in healthcare settings.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Georgia
  • Hepatitis B / immunology
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B Antibodies / blood*
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines* / immunology
  • Humans
  • Students, Health Occupations / statistics & numerical data*
  • Universities
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Antibodies
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines