Evidence for Continued Protection from Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Healthcare Professional

Program Title

Evidence for Continued Protection from Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Healthcare Professional

Agency/Sub-Agency

CDC\CCID\NCHHSTP\DVH\ESB

Description

The purpose of this project is to determine the prevalence of markers of immunity to HBV among healthcare professions trainees.  Many of these trainees were vaccinated as children or adolescents and therefore did not receive post-vaccination testing to assess immunity, as recommended for persons vaccinated during their healthcare career.  This project addresses Healthy People and HHS Goals in the area of Immunization.

Eligible Entity(ies)

TBD

Intended Beneficiaries

Populations affected by Hepatitis B

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.

93.283

CFDA Category

Health

CFDA Sub-Category(ies)

Communicable Disease; Specialized Health Research and Training; Prevention and Control

Keyword(s)

Infectious Diseases, Health Professions

HHS Announcement No.

TBD

New Funding Opportunity

Yes

Competition Type (N), (CC) or (M)

N

Single Source / Limited Competition

No

Est Annual Min Award

$0.00

Est Annual Max Award

$0.00

Est Number of Awards

1

Est Posting Date

1/12/2008

Est Application Deadline

3/12/2008

Est Award Date

7/4/2008

Est Start Date

8/1/2008

Program Contact Name

MARICLE, TERRY

Program Contact Telephone No.

404.718.8559

Program Contact Email

tmaricle@cdc.gov

Agency Forecast ID No.

CDC139