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Which vaccine is NOT recommended by OSHA for dental healthcare workers in the United States?
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Correct answer: B. BCG (TB) vaccine
OSHA requires Hepatitis B vaccination for dental workers (Bloodborne Pathogen Standard). CDC/OSHA recommend annual influenza and Tdap for healthcare workers. BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin — TB vaccine) is NOT recommended in the US for dental workers because: (1) Variable and generally low efficacy in the US, (2) Interferes with PPD/TST interpretation, (3) US uses TB screening (IGRA/TST) instead.
- A. ❌ Hepatitis B IS mandated by OSHA for dental workers — required under the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
- B. ✅ BCG is NOT recommended by OSHA or CDC for dental workers in the US.
- C. ❌ Annual influenza IS recommended by CDC for all healthcare workers.
- D. ❌ Tdap IS recommended for dental workers (pertussis protection for both staff and patients).
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