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Hepatitis A Virus Vaccines
New hepatitis A virus vaccines findings from University of Toronto, Department of Medicine published
April 2nd, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'The underestimated risk of hepatitis A and hepatitis B: benefits of an accelerated vaccination schedule.' "Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) are vaccine-preventable. Current recommendations advocate vaccination of non-immune adults at risk of exposure, including travelers to HAV or HBV endemic areas, individuals with high risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection, and some correctional facility inmates," investigators in Toronto, Canada report. "We review the use of an accelerated schedule to administer the combination hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine (Twinrix). Administering three doses over...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-02)
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