Statement | True |
---|---|
Number (%) | |
There is effective vaccine to prevent hepatitis B infection (n = 361) | 337 (93.4) |
Hepatitis B vaccine can be given as post-exposure prophylaxis (n = 346) | 172 (49.7) |
Hepatitis B vaccine is contra indicated for immune compromised patients (n = 351) | 168 (47.9) |
Hepatitis B vaccine is effective to treat patients with acute hepatitis B infection (n = 352) | 89 (25.3) |
Hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective in preventing hepatitis B infection if given within 48 hours after exposure (n = 336) | 181 (53.9) |
Hepatitis B vaccine should be given to health care workers as part of work place safety (n = 363). | 333 (91.7) |
Full course of hepatitis B vaccine may give lifelong immunity but for Health professionals, one further booster after 5 years of the first dose is recommended (n = 345) | 205 (59.4) |
After taking full dose vaccination of hepatitis B, there is no need for a blood test to confirm immunity against hepatitis B (n = 351) | 126 (35.9) |
Full dose hepatitis B vaccine provides 100% protection for 90% of adults (n = 345) | 288 (83.5) |
Full dose hepatitis B vaccine protects against HBV for at least 15 years (n = 345) | 217 (67.2) |
Hepatitis B vaccine causes problems if given to people who are already immune (n = 354) | 108 (30.5) |
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all health care workers (n = 343) | 241 (70.3) |