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Costs and benefits of varicella screening and vaccination for healthcare workers at a general hospital

Kader, A.A.

Saudi Medical Journal 20(12): 939-941

1999

ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284
PMID: 27644715
Document Number: 501723
Objective: To demonstrate the costs and benefits of screening and vaccinating varicella-susceptible healthcare personnel at a general hospital with live attenuated varicella-zoster virus vaccine. Methods: Screening of healthcare workers at Almana General Hospital, Al-Khobar, Dammam for varicella-zoster antibody by indirect fluorescent antibody. Results: Out of 757 healthcare workers, 511 (62.5%) had a definite history of varicella-zoster virus infection in the past. Of 161 healthcare workers with no history of varicella-zoster virus infection, 129 (80%) were positive for varicella-zoster antibody when tested by indirect fluorescent antibody. There were 28 cases of chickenpox among hospital staff in one year, and they were excluded from contact with patients for 5-7 days each. Conclusion: Adopting varicella screening and vaccination of susceptible healthcare workers in a general hospital would be cost-effective and will result in improved patient care.

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