|
|
Reasons given by 78 renal units as to why dialysis patients are
not routinely vaccinated for hepatitis B before starting dialysis and
during dialysis. Values are numbers (percentages) of units
|
|
| Reason |
Before dialysis |
During dialysis |
|
| Logistics of administration and
monitoring |
34 (44) |
35
(45) |
| Low perceived risk (outbreaks rare) |
26
(33) |
38 (49) |
| Awaiting revised guidelines from units
committee |
24 (31) |
26 (33) |
| Effectiveness
of universal precautions and screening of blood donors and
patients |
23 (29) |
28 (36) |
| Poor efficacy
of vaccine in patients receiving dialysis |
22
(28) |
35 (45) |
| Should be done in primary
care |
21 (27) |
20 (26) |
| Not cost
effective |
19 (24) |
22 (28) |
| Lack of
awareness of higher dose (40 µg) vaccine |
14
(18) |
16 (21) |