Bloodborne Pathogen Vaccines: What's Available for Prevention?
Currently, the only bloodborne pathogen with an approved vaccine for prevention is hepatitis B virus (HBV).
The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective and recommended for:
- All infants (starting at birth)
- Children and adolescents not previously vaccinated
- Adults at risk of exposure (healthcare workers, people with multiple sexual partners, injection drug users, household contacts of HBV-positive persons, travelers to endemic regions, etc.)
No vaccines exist yet for hepatitis C, HIV, or other bloodborne pathogens, making standard precautions and post-exposure protocols critical.
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