Observational Study of Vaccine Efficacy 24 Years after the Start of Hepatitis B Vaccination in Two Gambian Villages: No Need for a Booster Dose
Objectives<br/> To determine the duration of protection from hepatitis B vaccine given in infancy and early childhood and asses risk factors for HBV infection and chronic infection.<br/> Methods<br/> In 1984 infant HBV vaccination was started in two Gambian villages. Cross section...
Main Authors: | Mendy, M, Peterson, I, Hossin, S, Peto, T, Jobarteh, M, Jeng-Barry, A, Sidibeh, M, Jatta, A, Moore, S, Hall, A, Whittle, H |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Public Library of Science
2013
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