Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Immune Response to Hepatitis B Vaccination in Chinese College Students

Summary

At present, children less than 15 y of age have been regarded as a key group for hepatitis B immunization in China. However, there is not yet special immunization strategy for population above 15 y of age. In this study, we investigated the seroprevalence of hepatitis B and immune response to HB vaccine among Chinese college students to uncover the need on universal mass vaccination or booster immunization only for students with HBV vaccination history against hepatitis B in Chinese college students to inform decision making.

Timeline

Start

2009-09

Primary completion

2011-11

Completion

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Drugs

Indications