Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Rates among Medical Laboratory Workers: A Multi-centered Assessment

Abstract

Conclusion: Present study is the first multicenter study to reflect the HBV vaccination rates among laboratory workers across the entire country. Medical laboratory personnel possess the risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection, so that formation of awareness is necessary by education. Anti-HB positivity screened, seronegative all personnel should be vaccinated against hepatitis B and after vaccination anti-HBs should be monitored periodically.