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...

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Main Authors: Nawarat Posuwan, Nasamon Wanlapakorn, Pattaratida Sa-Nguanmoo, Rujipat Wasitthankasem, Preeyaporn Vichaiwattana, Sirapa Klinfueng, Viboonsak Vuthitanachot, Siriporn Sae-Lao, Monthana Foonoi, Apinya Fakthongyoo, Jamorn Makaroon, Klaita Srisingh, Duangporn Asawarachun, Somchai Owatanapanich, Norra Wutthiratkowit, Kraisorn Tohtubtiang, Pornsak Yoocharoen, Sompong Vongpunsawad, Yong Poovorawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0150499&type=printable

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