A health care provider who previously has not been vaccinated against hepatitis B is stuck by a contaminated needle after administering an immunization to a hepatitis B positive patient during a seasonal influenza clinic. In addition to hepatitis B vaccine, the health care provider also should receive hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG) as postexposure prophylaxis because the HBIG provides:
a) Long-term protection while the vaccine provides prompt immunity.
b) Both short- and long-term protection.
c) A booster effect for the vaccine.
d) Prompt immunity while the vaccine provides long-term protection.
