Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Healthcare Workers

- Glossary

·       Immunization: The process or procedure by which a subject is rendered immune, or resistant to a specific disease. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation, although the act of inoculation/vaccination does not always result in immunity.

·       Occupational exposure: A reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee's duties.

·       Post-exposure prophylaxis: The administration of medications following exposure to a disease to prevent infection.