No definitive guidelines have been established in the United States for postexposure immunization and prophylaxis (PEP) to hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV, HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the event of a traumatic explosive event.
Public Health Readiness Office, Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response, American Medical Association, 515 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. italo.subbarao@ama-assn.org