JBL EMT Practice Exam

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Which of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B vaccine is correct?

OSHA requires that your employer offer you the vaccine free of charge
The hepatitis B vaccine provides protection against the disease for two years
Vaccination against hepatitis B provides partial immunity for life
Vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine confers immunity against hepatitis A

The correct answer is: OSHA requires that your employer offer you the vaccine free of charge

The statement that OSHA requires employers to offer the hepatitis B vaccine free of charge is correct. This is because hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and OSHA has strict regulations in place to protect workers from exposure to such pathogens. The other options are incorrect because - B: The hepatitis B vaccine provides protection against the disease for much longer than just two years, up to 25 years or more according to some studies. - C: Vaccination against hepatitis B provides long-term and possibly even lifelong immunity for most people, with very few cases of individuals losing immunity over time. - D: The hepatitis B vaccine does not provide protection against hepatitis A. While both diseases are caused by viruses that affect the liver, they are different viruses and require separate vaccines for protection.