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Thomas C Quinn - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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viral hepatitis in Health Care Personnel at the johns hopkins hospital the seroprevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis b virus and hepatitis c virus infection
JAMA Internal Medicine, 1993Co-Authors: David L Thomas, Gabor D Kelen, Antonio S Washington, Eric Taylor, Thomas C QuinnAbstract:Background: Health Care Personnel are at increased risk of occupational acquisition of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. While effective vaccination for HBV is widely available, the prevalence of HBV and vaccine acceptance in hospital Personnel have not been recently assessed. In addition, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a newly recognized cause of parenterally acquired hepatitis, and the risk of HCV transmission to Health Care Personnel remains unclear. Methods: From April to December 1991, Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md, were offered anonymous testing for HBV and HCV and were asked to complete a confidential questionnaire. Serum samples were tested for HBV surface antigen and antibodies to HBV core antigen, HBV surface antigen, and HCV. Seroprevalence rates were compared with those detected in local blood donors during the same year. Results: Antibodies to HBV core antigen were found in 59 (6.2%) of 943 Health Care workers compared with 1879 (1.8%) of 104 239 local blood donors ( P P =.10). Infection with HBV was associated with age (≥33 years) ( P P P =.02), 10 or more years of clinical employment ( P =.003), and lack of HBV vaccination ( P P Conclusion: These data suggest that the prevalence of HCV infection in Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is similar to that observed in local blood donors, and that HBV may be more efficiently transmitted than HCV in the Health Care setting. Efforts to vaccinate Health Care Personnel against HBV should be vigorously pursued since 23% remain unvaccinated after 9 years of HBV vaccine availability. ( Arch Intern Med. 1993;153:1705-1712)
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viral hepatitis in Health Care Personnel at the johns hopkins hospital the seroprevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis b virus and hepatitis c virus infection
JAMA Internal Medicine, 1993Co-Authors: David L Thomas, Gabor D Kelen, Antonio S Washington, Eric Taylor, Thomas C QuinnAbstract:BACKGROUND: Health Care Personnel are at increased risk of occupational acquisition of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. While effective vaccination for HBV is widely available, the prevalence of HBV and vaccine acceptance in hospital Personnel have not been recently assessed. In addition, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a newly recognized cause of parenterally acquired hepatitis, and the risk of HCV transmission to Health Care Personnel remains unclear. METHODS: From April to December 1991, Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md, were offered anonymous testing for HBV and HCV and were asked to complete a confidential questionnaire. Serum samples were tested for HBV surface antigen and antibodies to HBV core antigen, HBV surface antigen, and HCV. Seroprevalence rates were compared with those detected in local blood donors during the same year. RESULTS: Antibodies to HBV core antigen were found in 59 (6.2%) of 943 Health Care workers compared with 1879 (1.8%) of 104,239 local blood donors (P or = 33 years) (P < .001), black race (P < .001), type of Health Care worker (nurse) (P = .02), 10 ore more years of clinical employment (P = .003), and lack of HBV vaccination (P < .001). After logistic regression, only absence of HBV vaccination was independently associated with HBV infection (P < .001). CONCLUSION: These data suggest that the prevalence of HCV infection in Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is similar to that observed in local blood donors, and that HBV may be more efficiently transmitted than HCV in the Health Care setting. Efforts to vaccinate Health Care Personnel against HBV should be vigorously pursued since 23% remain unvaccinated after 9 years of HBV vaccine availability.
Antonio S Washington - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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viral hepatitis in Health Care Personnel at the johns hopkins hospital the seroprevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis b virus and hepatitis c virus infection
JAMA Internal Medicine, 1993Co-Authors: David L Thomas, Gabor D Kelen, Antonio S Washington, Eric Taylor, Thomas C QuinnAbstract:Background: Health Care Personnel are at increased risk of occupational acquisition of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. While effective vaccination for HBV is widely available, the prevalence of HBV and vaccine acceptance in hospital Personnel have not been recently assessed. In addition, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a newly recognized cause of parenterally acquired hepatitis, and the risk of HCV transmission to Health Care Personnel remains unclear. Methods: From April to December 1991, Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md, were offered anonymous testing for HBV and HCV and were asked to complete a confidential questionnaire. Serum samples were tested for HBV surface antigen and antibodies to HBV core antigen, HBV surface antigen, and HCV. Seroprevalence rates were compared with those detected in local blood donors during the same year. Results: Antibodies to HBV core antigen were found in 59 (6.2%) of 943 Health Care workers compared with 1879 (1.8%) of 104 239 local blood donors ( P P =.10). Infection with HBV was associated with age (≥33 years) ( P P P =.02), 10 or more years of clinical employment ( P =.003), and lack of HBV vaccination ( P P Conclusion: These data suggest that the prevalence of HCV infection in Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is similar to that observed in local blood donors, and that HBV may be more efficiently transmitted than HCV in the Health Care setting. Efforts to vaccinate Health Care Personnel against HBV should be vigorously pursued since 23% remain unvaccinated after 9 years of HBV vaccine availability. ( Arch Intern Med. 1993;153:1705-1712)
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viral hepatitis in Health Care Personnel at the johns hopkins hospital the seroprevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis b virus and hepatitis c virus infection
JAMA Internal Medicine, 1993Co-Authors: David L Thomas, Gabor D Kelen, Antonio S Washington, Eric Taylor, Thomas C QuinnAbstract:BACKGROUND: Health Care Personnel are at increased risk of occupational acquisition of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. While effective vaccination for HBV is widely available, the prevalence of HBV and vaccine acceptance in hospital Personnel have not been recently assessed. In addition, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a newly recognized cause of parenterally acquired hepatitis, and the risk of HCV transmission to Health Care Personnel remains unclear. METHODS: From April to December 1991, Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md, were offered anonymous testing for HBV and HCV and were asked to complete a confidential questionnaire. Serum samples were tested for HBV surface antigen and antibodies to HBV core antigen, HBV surface antigen, and HCV. Seroprevalence rates were compared with those detected in local blood donors during the same year. RESULTS: Antibodies to HBV core antigen were found in 59 (6.2%) of 943 Health Care workers compared with 1879 (1.8%) of 104,239 local blood donors (P or = 33 years) (P < .001), black race (P < .001), type of Health Care worker (nurse) (P = .02), 10 ore more years of clinical employment (P = .003), and lack of HBV vaccination (P < .001). After logistic regression, only absence of HBV vaccination was independently associated with HBV infection (P < .001). CONCLUSION: These data suggest that the prevalence of HCV infection in Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is similar to that observed in local blood donors, and that HBV may be more efficiently transmitted than HCV in the Health Care setting. Efforts to vaccinate Health Care Personnel against HBV should be vigorously pursued since 23% remain unvaccinated after 9 years of HBV vaccine availability.
Carla L. Black - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel - United States, 2017-18 Influenza Season
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2018Co-Authors: Carla L. Black, Xin Yue, Sarah Ball, Rebecca V. Fink, Marie A. De Perio, A. Scott Laney, Walter W. Williams, Samuel B. Graitcer, Amy Parker FiebelkornAbstract:The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that all Health Care Personnel receive an annual influenza vaccination to reduce influenza-related morbidity and mortality among Health Care Personnel and their patients and to reduce absenteeism among Health Care Personnel (1-4). CDC conducted an opt-in Internet panel survey of 2,265 U.S. Health Care Personnel to estimate influenza vaccination coverage among these persons during the 2017-18 influenza season. Overall, 78.4% of Health Care Personnel reported receiving influenza vaccination during the 2017-18 season, similar to reported coverage in the previous four influenza seasons (5). As in previous seasons, coverage was highest among Personnel who were required by their employer to be vaccinated (94.8%) and lowest among those working in settings where vaccination was not required, promoted, or offered on-site (47.6%). Health Care Personnel working in long-term Care settings, the majority of whom work as assistants or aides, have lower influenza vaccination coverage than do Health Care Personnel working in all other Health Care settings, which puts the elderly in long-term settings at increased risk for severe complications for influenza. Implementing workplace strategies shown to improve vaccination coverage among Health Care Personnel, including vaccination requirements and active promotion of on-site vaccinations at no cost, can help ensure Health Care Personnel and patients are protected against influenza (6). CDC's long-term Care web-based toolkit* provides resources, strategies, and educational materials for increasing influenza vaccination among Health Care Personnel in long-term Care settings.
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Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel - United States, 2015-16 Influenza Season.
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2016Co-Authors: Carla L. BlackAbstract:The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends annual influenza vaccination for all Health Care Personnel to reduce influenza-related morbidity and mortality among both Health Care Personnel and their patients (1-4). To estimate influenza vaccination coverage among U.S. Health Care Personnel for the 2015-16 influenza season, CDC conducted an opt-in Internet panel survey of 2,258 Health Care Personnel during March 28-April 14, 2016. Overall, 79.0% of survey participants reported receiving an influenza vaccination during the 2015-16 season, similar to the 77.3% coverage reported for the 2014-15 season (5). Coverage in long-term Care settings increased by 5.3 percentage points compared with the previous season. Vaccination coverage continued to be higher among Health Care Personnel working in hospitals (91.2%) and lower among Health Care Personnel working in ambulatory (79.8%) and long-term Care settings (69.2%). Coverage continued to be highest among physicians (95.6%) and lowest among assistants and aides (64.1%), and highest overall among Health Care Personnel who were required by their employer to be vaccinated (96.5%). Among Health Care Personnel working in settings where vaccination was neither required, promoted, nor offered onsite, vaccination coverage continued to be low (44.9%). An increased percentage of Health Care Personnel reporting a vaccination requirement or onsite vaccination availability compared with earlier influenza seasons might have contributed to the overall increase in vaccination coverage during the past 6 influenza seasons.
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What Is the Impact of Workplace Policies to Promote Influenza Vaccination Among Health Care Personnel
2011Co-Authors: Katherine M. Harris, Carla L. Black, Jürgen Maurer, Gary L. Euler, Srikanth KadiyalaAbstract:Presents data from a national survey of Health Care Personnel describing a range of employer efforts to promote influenza vaccination and their associations with vaccination rates during the 2009-2010 influenza season.
Taranisia Maccannell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Occupational exposure of Health Care Personnel to hepatitis B and hepatitis C: prevention and surveillance strategies.
Clinics in liver disease, 2010Co-Authors: Taranisia Maccannell, Angela K. Laramie, Ahmed Gomaa, Joseph F. PerzAbstract:Ensuring the safety of Personnel working in Health Care environments can be challenging and requires a multifaceted approach to target reductions in occupational exposures to blood-borne pathogens, such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C. This article reviews the epidemiology of occupational exposures to hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Health Care Personnel in hospital settings. The nature and likelihood of risk to Health Care Personnel are evaluated along with estimates of seroconversion risk. The review focuses on prevention programs and available surveillance programs to aid in monitoring and reducing occupational exposures to blood-borne pathogens.
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interim results influenza a h1n1 2009 monovalent and seasonal influenza vaccination coverage among Health Care Personnel united states august 2009 january 2010
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2010Co-Authors: Katherine M. Harris, Jürgen Maurer, Gary L. Euler, C F Black, C W Lebaron, James A Singleton, A Fiore, Taranisia MaccannellAbstract:Reports estimates of H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccination rates among Health Care Personnel in the United States, August 2009 - January 2010.
David L Thomas - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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viral hepatitis in Health Care Personnel at the johns hopkins hospital the seroprevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis b virus and hepatitis c virus infection
JAMA Internal Medicine, 1993Co-Authors: David L Thomas, Gabor D Kelen, Antonio S Washington, Eric Taylor, Thomas C QuinnAbstract:Background: Health Care Personnel are at increased risk of occupational acquisition of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. While effective vaccination for HBV is widely available, the prevalence of HBV and vaccine acceptance in hospital Personnel have not been recently assessed. In addition, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a newly recognized cause of parenterally acquired hepatitis, and the risk of HCV transmission to Health Care Personnel remains unclear. Methods: From April to December 1991, Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md, were offered anonymous testing for HBV and HCV and were asked to complete a confidential questionnaire. Serum samples were tested for HBV surface antigen and antibodies to HBV core antigen, HBV surface antigen, and HCV. Seroprevalence rates were compared with those detected in local blood donors during the same year. Results: Antibodies to HBV core antigen were found in 59 (6.2%) of 943 Health Care workers compared with 1879 (1.8%) of 104 239 local blood donors ( P P =.10). Infection with HBV was associated with age (≥33 years) ( P P P =.02), 10 or more years of clinical employment ( P =.003), and lack of HBV vaccination ( P P Conclusion: These data suggest that the prevalence of HCV infection in Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is similar to that observed in local blood donors, and that HBV may be more efficiently transmitted than HCV in the Health Care setting. Efforts to vaccinate Health Care Personnel against HBV should be vigorously pursued since 23% remain unvaccinated after 9 years of HBV vaccine availability. ( Arch Intern Med. 1993;153:1705-1712)
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viral hepatitis in Health Care Personnel at the johns hopkins hospital the seroprevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis b virus and hepatitis c virus infection
JAMA Internal Medicine, 1993Co-Authors: David L Thomas, Gabor D Kelen, Antonio S Washington, Eric Taylor, Thomas C QuinnAbstract:BACKGROUND: Health Care Personnel are at increased risk of occupational acquisition of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. While effective vaccination for HBV is widely available, the prevalence of HBV and vaccine acceptance in hospital Personnel have not been recently assessed. In addition, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a newly recognized cause of parenterally acquired hepatitis, and the risk of HCV transmission to Health Care Personnel remains unclear. METHODS: From April to December 1991, Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md, were offered anonymous testing for HBV and HCV and were asked to complete a confidential questionnaire. Serum samples were tested for HBV surface antigen and antibodies to HBV core antigen, HBV surface antigen, and HCV. Seroprevalence rates were compared with those detected in local blood donors during the same year. RESULTS: Antibodies to HBV core antigen were found in 59 (6.2%) of 943 Health Care workers compared with 1879 (1.8%) of 104,239 local blood donors (P or = 33 years) (P < .001), black race (P < .001), type of Health Care worker (nurse) (P = .02), 10 ore more years of clinical employment (P = .003), and lack of HBV vaccination (P < .001). After logistic regression, only absence of HBV vaccination was independently associated with HBV infection (P < .001). CONCLUSION: These data suggest that the prevalence of HCV infection in Health Care Personnel at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is similar to that observed in local blood donors, and that HBV may be more efficiently transmitted than HCV in the Health Care setting. Efforts to vaccinate Health Care Personnel against HBV should be vigorously pursued since 23% remain unvaccinated after 9 years of HBV vaccine availability.
