Open AccessAwareness of vaccine-preventable diseases and self-reported immune status of Swiss dental healthcare workers
Author(s) -
Barbara Zeller,
Eva M. Kulik,
Nicola U. Zitzmann,
Tuomas Waltimo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2021.w30036
Subject(s) - medicine , vaccination , measles , family medicine , hepatitis b , health care , rubella , hepatitis b vaccine , environmental health , hepatitis b virus , immunology , hbsag , virus , economics , economic growth
Dental healthcare workers are exposed to various infectious agents that may present an occupational risk. Although vaccinations rank among the most cost-effective health measures, vaccine hesitancy is present among healthcare workers.