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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Main Authors: Mullooly John P, Wei Feifei, France Eric K, Yu Xian-Jie, Chan K Arnold, Kleinman Ken, Lin Nancy D, Black Steven, Shay David K, Kolczak Margarette, Lieu Tracy A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/6/31