Hepatitis B

Long incubation period (6-months) §Asymptomatic (no symptoms) carrier state §Immunization preventable –All Employees with direct patient contact are eligible for the Hepatitis B immunization at no charge. Employee Health offers free vaccination. For questions regarding Hepatitis B, please contact Employee Health at 973-754-4123.

Hepatitis C

Similar to Hepatitis B in incubation

NO IMMUNIZATION

Common in Healthcare workers

IVDU

No “good” treatment

Interferon or Ribavirin

Liver transplant

Post exposure prophylaxis not effective