Variation in hepatitis B immunization coverage rates associated with provider practices after the temporary suspension of the birth dose
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics and U.S. Public Health Service recommended suspending the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine due to concerns about potential mercury exposure. A previous report found that overall national h...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-11-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/6/31 |