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. 1994 Oct;39(5):324-5.

Hepatitis B immunization: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons

P R Stuart  1 , C G Brignall, C G Moran
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  • PMID: 7861348

Hepatitis B immunization: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons

P R Stuart et al. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1994 Oct.

Abstract

In 1988 a survey of 72 orthopaedic surgeons was performed to determine the rate of immunization against the hepatitis B virus (HBV). 54% had received the vaccine. Offers of immunization from occupational health departments doubled the rate of uptake. Only 51% of surgeons had been offered this service. A repeat survey was performed in 1992 to assess the effect of recent publicity on viral transmission during surgery. 81% have now received the vaccine.

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