The aim of this study wasto assess antibody against hepatitis B (anti-HBs)levels among students and healthcare professionals vaccinated for hepatitis B virus (HBV)and check theirlevel of knowledge about the need to perform the test post-vaccination.Ninety-two participants answered a questionnaireabout vaccination, provided data from their vaccination cards and blood sample. The anti-HBs level was determined by chemiluminescence.Statistical analysesperformed by Chi-square test. We observea better antibody response in an age group of 20-29 years and significant drop in levels in vaccinated more than 15 years. Mostparticipants knew the necessity of post-vaccination test and 13% didso. Theseresults corroborate with other studies,and demonstrate that students and healthcare professionals need informationabout the importance of monitoring their antibody levels, which accomplished before starting practices involving biological risk.
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