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Hepatitis A Prevention

Immunization advocates recommend universal hepatitis A vaccination for toddlers

Published in Managed Care Weekly Digest, November 21st, 2005

The National Partnership for Immunization supports the unanimous decision of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend universal hepatitis A vaccination for all children in a single age cohort between 12 to 35 months, with catch-up vaccination through the pre-school years.

Hepatitis A is one of the most commonly reported vaccine-preventable diseases in the country. We believe universal hepatitis A vaccination for children is an effective strategy to reduce disease incidence and applaud the committee's decision.

"Comprehensive immunization policies are essential to our nation's health," said David Neumann, PhD, executive...

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