Home Health Aide Practice Exam

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An employer must offer an HHA a free vaccine for which disease?

Influenza
Hepatitis B
Measles
Pneumonia

The correct answer is: Hepatitis B

Employers are required to offer home health aides a free vaccine for Hepatitis B due to the exposure risk associated with their work environment. Home health aides often handle bodily fluids, which can expose them to the Hepatitis B virus—a serious bloodborne pathogen that can lead to chronic liver disease and other complications. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that employers provide access to the Hepatitis B vaccine as part of their infection control and safety protocols, especially for healthcare workers who are at higher risk. While vaccines for influenza, measles, and pneumonia are beneficial and may be recommended, they are not mandated by OSHA in the same way as the Hepatitis B vaccine for workers who may face occupational exposure to blood. Hence, the focus on providing the Hepatitis B vaccine highlights the importance of protecting healthcare workers in their specific roles.