Dental assistants should be immunized against which of the following viral infections?

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All dental personnel with a chance of occupational exposure should be vaccinated against hepatitis B.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Blood-borne Pathogens Standard requires that an employer offer the hepatitis B vaccination,at no cost to the employee,within 10 days of initial assignment to a position in which an employee may be occupationally exposed to blood or other body fluids.
There is no immunization against hepatitis C at this time.
Tetanus is caused by a spore-forming bacillus in soil,dust,or animal or human feces.Dental office personnel can be vaccinated to prevent tetanus; however,immunity must be kept current through booster doses.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection; it is not viral.

Dental Assistants Should Be Immunized Against Which of the Following