Protecting Public Health

By Susan Davide, RDH, MS, MSEd; Christine Macarelli, RDH, MS; Anty Lam, RDH, MPH

PART 2 of a two-part series The first installment provided an overview of vaccine recommendations and appeared in the July 2018 issue.

Oral health professionals are exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted to and from clinicians and patients. Fortunately, there are myriad strategies to maintain a safe environment—from effective surface disinfection to donning personal protective equipment. Vaccinations are another essential component to maintaining health for both clinicians and the public at large. Unfortunately, the United States is experiencing a downturn in compliance with vaccination recommendations, putting public health at risk.

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