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Which vaccine is NOT routinely recommended for healthcare workers in the United States?

  1. Hepatitis B vaccination
  2. BCG (Tuberculosis) vaccination
  3. Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination
  4. Tetanus vaccination
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Correct answer: B. BCG (Tuberculosis) vaccination

The BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guerin) vaccine for tuberculosis is NOT routinely used in the United States because: (1) the overall risk of TB infection is relatively low in the US; (2) BCG vaccination interferes with tuberculin skin test (PPD) interpretation; and (3) the vaccine has variable efficacy against pulmonary TB in adults. The CDC recommends BCG only in specific high-risk situations. In contrast, Hepatitis B vaccination, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), and annual influenza vaccination are all required or strongly recommended for healthcare workers including dental professionals.

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