What are the current CDC guidelines for postexposure protection against hepatitis A?
Until recently, an injection of immune globulin (IG) was the only recommended way to protect people after they have been exposed to hepatitis A virus. In June 2007, U.S. guidelines were revised to allow for hepatitis A vaccine to be used after exposure to prevent infection in healthy persons aged 140 years.
Until recently, an injection of immune globulin (IG) was the only recommended way to protect people after they have been exposed to Hepatitis A virus. In June 2007, U.S. guidelines were revised to allow for Hepatitis A vaccine to be used after exposure to prevent infection in healthy persons aged 1–40 years.
Related Questions
- Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for postexposure prophylaxis, what details must the employer include in an incident report?
- What are the current CDC guidelines for postexposure protection against hepatitis A?
- What is the CDC doing about periodontal disease?
