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| The translations for some
VISs on our website are from previously published English-language versions
that have since been updated. Unfortunately, IAC is not always able to obtain
translations as updates are issued. Please ensure that your patients receive
information consistent with the current English-language
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| TRANSLATIONS OF THE JULY 11, 2001 HEPATITIS B VIS |
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On July 18, the CDC posted an interim VIS for hepatitis B. There are minor changes throughout, but the main purpose of the update is to emphasize the birth dose for all children. |
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A final version will be developed. |
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| TRANSLATIONS OF THE DECEMBER 16, 1998 HEPATITIS B VIS |
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The number of new infections occurring annually is listed as 80,000 (previously 200,000). |
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Rates of reactions
(problems) that might be expected following DTaP have been changed and
are generally lower that those following DTP. |
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"Sharing of needles" when injecting illegal drugs has been added as a way of spreading the virus. |
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The targeted groups to be vaccinated has been expanded to include public safety workers who might be exposed to infected blood or body fluids, household contacts of persons with chronic HBV infection, and hemodialysis patients. |
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A time frame "in 6 months" has been added to the risk factor "people who have more than one sex partner." |
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The statement "Serious allergic reactions are extremely rare with any vaccine" has been added. |
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The website of Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System has been added. |
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A new URL for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is listed. |
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| This page was reviewed on February 26, 2009 |
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