The Success of a Universal Hepatitis B Immunization Program as Part of Thailand’s EPI after 22 Years’ Implementation

The Success of a Universal Hepatitis B Immunization Program as Part of Thailand’s EPI after 22 Years’ Implementation

Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns was introduced in two provinces in 1988 as part of Thailand’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), and extended to the whole country in 1992. Our previous studies showed that children and adolescents who were born after the implementation of this program had a...

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Main Authors: Posuwan, Nawarat, Wanlapakorn, Nasamon, Sa-nguanmoo, Pattaratida, Wasitthankasem, Rujipat, Vichaiwattana, Preeyaporn, Klinfueng, Sirapa, Vuthitanachot, Viboonsak, Sae-lao, Siriporn, Foonoi, Monthana, Fakthongyoo, Apinya, Makaroon, Jamorn, Srisingh, Klaita, Asawarachun, Duangporn, Owatanapanich, Somchai, Wutthiratkowit, Norra, Tohtubtiang, Kraisorn, Yoocharoen, Pornsak, Vongpunsawad, Sompong, Poovorawan, Yong
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4777547/

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