Employees who have occupational contact with blood or OPIM must be given the Hepatitis B vaccine and immunization series within 10 working days of their starting assignment.
Hepatitis B can be prevented by two vaccines: Infants, kids, and adults who receive the hepatitis B vaccine are shielded from the disease. Adults are protected from both hepatitis B and hepatitis A with the hepatitis A and B combo immunization.
According to studies, healthy individuals who began receiving hepatitis B vaccinations at an age greater than six months have immunologic memories that last for at least 30 years. Long-term protection from clinical disease and chronic hepatitis B virus infection is provided by the vaccine.
Within 10 working days of beginning their assignment, workers who have regular contact with blood or OPIM must have the hepatitis B vaccine and immunization series.
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