Journal article

Antibody levels and protection after hepatitis B vaccine: Results of a 30-year follow-up study and response to a booster dose

Based on anti-HBs level ≥10 mIU/mL at 30 years and an 88% booster dose response, the researchers estimate that ≥90% of participants had evidence of protection 30 years later. Booster doses are not needed.

Languages

  • English

Publication year

2016

Journal

J Infect Dis.

Type

Journal article

Categories

  • Service delivery

Diseases

  • Hepatitis B

Countries

  • United States of America

Tags

  • Coverage monitoring
  • New vaccine introduction

WHO Regions

  • Region of the Americas

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