VACINAÇÃO CONTRA A HEPATITE B EM PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE – PROTOCOLO DE ATUAÇÃO

Diana Rocha; Ana Vasques; Marta Lagoa; Ana Ramos; João Bento; Carlos Ochoa-Leite; Lisa Pires; Luís Rocha

doi:10.24840/978-989-54863-4-2

VACCINATION AGAINS HEPATITIS B IN HEALTHCARE WORKERS – ACTION PROTOCOL

Authors

Diana Rocha, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Ana Vasques, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Marta Lagoa, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Ana Ramos, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; João Bento, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Carlos Ochoa-Leite, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Lisa Pires, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Luís Rocha, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24840/978-989-54863-4-2_0132-0136

Synopsis

The Hepatitis B virus is a virus that affects the liver and causes hepatitis B, which can lead to acute or
chronic disease. It is transmitted through percutaneous exposure, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin to infected biological fluids. The virus is found in higher concentrations in the blood and is highly infectious. The primary prevention of HBV transmission is based on vaccination. Healthcare professionals are at risk of exposure to HBV.