SMJ articles in the category "immunization"

Original Article

Exposure Risks and Tetanus Immunization Status in Farmers Ages 50 and Over

Background:Despite an effective tetanus vaccine, tetanus continues to claim lives worldwide. The very young and the elderly are at highest risk for the disease. Farmers are at high risk for injury, the leading factor associated with tetanus.Methods:As part of a larger study of older members of farm households in the…

Posted in: immunization 2 injury 10 tetanus 2

Original Article

Does the Race or Gender of Hepatitis C Infected Patients Influence Physicians’ Assessment of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Serologic Status

Background: HCV infection with concurrent or superinfection with HAV or HBV has the potential to worsen the liver status of HCV-infected individuals. This study evaluates if patients’ race or gender influenced whether HAV or HBV serologic status was determined for the purpose of providing immunization. Methods: Medical records of consecutive…

Posted in: hepatitis B virus 3 hepatitis C virus 5 immunization 2 race 15
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