Does Nigeria need the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine?
The control of hepatitis B infection involves several strategies of which the most effective is vaccination. Schedules which include a birth dose (which can prevent vertical transmission when administered within 24 hours of birth) are recommended for use in countries with a high rate of vertical tra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Paediatric Association of Nigeria
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/347 |