Hepatitis A and B Vaccination in the United States

Use of hepatitis A vaccine is a main component of travel vaccination practices. In the United States, fluctuations in the number of annual hepatitis A infections have occurred recently due to large outbreaks related to imported foods and urban transmission among homeless individuals, warranting cons...

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Published in:	Rhode Island medical journal (2013) Vol. 103; no. 6; p. 44
Main Author:	Sanchez, Martha C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 03-08-2020
Subjects:	Adult Health Personnel Hepatitis A - prevention & control Hepatitis A Vaccines - adverse effects Hepatitis A Vaccines - immunology Hepatitis B - prevention & control Hepatitis B Vaccines - adverse effects Hepatitis B Vaccines - immunology Humans United States Vaccination United States hepatitis A heplisav-B hepatitis B healthcare workers immunizations
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Summary:	Use of hepatitis A vaccine is a main component of travel vaccination practices. In the United States, fluctuations in the number of annual hepatitis A infections have occurred recently due to large outbreaks related to imported foods and urban transmission among homeless individuals, warranting consideration for wider local use of hepatitis A vaccine. Hepatitis B vaccine is indicated for all adults, and especially healthcare workers. Since 1992, it has been administered at birth. A new novel hepatitis B vaccine given in two doses one month apart is available and has increased efficacy in adults. This article reviews the complete administration of these hepatitis vaccines.
ISSN:	2327-2228