Analysis on the status of HBsAg and HBsAb and the requirement for HBV vaccine among the adventive job seekers

[Objective] To know the status of HBsAg and ABsAb and the requirement for HBV vaccine among the adventive job seekers in Kunshan. [Methods] Serum samples collected from 15 534 adventive job seekers in Kunshan were determined for the HBsAg and HBsAb with ELISA. Those with negative result to HBsAg and HBsAb were inquired about their requirement for HBV vaccine. [Results] 989 out 15 534 adventive job seekers were found with positive HBsAg with a positive rate of 64%; 4 418 were found with positive HbsAg with a positive rate of 28.4%; 7 648 people among those 10 127 with negative HBsAg and HBsAb were willing to accept HBV vaccine with a requirement rate of 75.5%. [Conclusion] The carriage rate of HbsAg among adventive job seekers in Kunshan is a little lower than that of the nationwide average level; the present HBsAb level is relatively low and people know little about HB; HBV inoculation rate should be improved.