Vaccine-Related Journal Articles
Diseases and Vaccines
Hepatitis B 2007
Differences in Response to a Hepatitis B Vaccine Booster Dose Among Alaskan Children and Adolescents Vaccinated During Infancy
Authors: Samandari T, Fiore AE, Negus S, et al
Source: Pediatrics, August 2007; 120(2):e373-381
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Natural History of Hepatitis B Virus Infection: An update for clinicians
Authors: Pungpapong S, Kim WR, Poterucha JJ
Source: Mayo Clin Proc, August 2007; 82(8):967-975
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Characteristics of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B-San Francisco, California, 2006
Source: MMWR, May 11, 2007; 56(18):446-448
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Progress in Hepatitis B Prevention through Universal Infant Vaccination --- China, 1997--2006
Source: MMWR, May 11, 2007; 56(18):441-445
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Patient-to-Patient Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Associated with Oral Surgery
Authors: Redd JT, Baumbach J, Kohn W, Nainan O, et al
Source: J Infect Dis, May 1, 2007; 195(9):1311-1314
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Transmission of Hepatitis B in the Health Care Setting: The elephant in the room ... or the mouse?
Authors: Allos BM, Schaffner W
Source: J Infect Dis, May 1, 2007; 195(9):1245-1247
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Integrating Viral Hepatitis Prevention into Public Health Settings
Guest Editors: Buffington J, Jones TS, Harris JL
Public Health Reports, May 2007; 122(suppl. 2): 1-104
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Ten-Year Antibody Persistence Induced by Hepatitis A and B Vaccine (Twinrixtrade Mark) In Adults
Authors: Van Herck K, Leroux-Roels G, Van Damme P, Srinivasa K, Hoet B
Source: Travel Med Infect Dis, May 2007; 5(3):171-175
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Update on Viral Hepatitis: 2006
Authors: Tan J, Lok AS
Source: Curr Opin Gastroenterol, May 2007; 23(3):263-267
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HBsAg Seroclearance in Asymptomatic Carriers of High Endemic Areas: Appreciably high rates during long-term follow-up
Authors: Chu CM, Liaw YF
Source: Hepatology May 2007; 45(5):1187-1192
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Management of Hepatitis B: Summary of a clinical research workshop
Authors: Hoofnagle JH, Doo E, Liang TJ, Fleischer R, et al
Source: Hepatology, April 2007; 45:1056-1075
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Sexual and Other Noninjection Risks for HBV and HCV Seroconversions Among Noninjecting Heroin Users
Authors: Neaigus A, Gyarmathy V, Zhao M, Miller M, et al.
Source: JID Apr 2007;195(7):1052-61
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Do HIV Care Providers Appropriately Manage Hepatitis B in Coinfected Patients Treated with Antiretroviral Therapy?
Authors: Jain MK, Opio CK, et al.
Source: Clin Infect Dis, April 1, 2007, Vol. 44(7):996-1000
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Surveillance for Acute Viral Hepatitis--United States, 2005
Authors: Wasley A, Miller JT, Finelli L
Source: MMWR Surveill Summ. 2007 Mar 16;56(3):1-24
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Hepatocellular Cancer: A Guide for the Internist
Authors: Parikh S, Hyman D
Source: Am J Med. Mar 2007, Vol. 120(3):194-202
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Risk of Hepatitis B Infections in Olympic Wrestling
Authors: Bereket-Yucel S.
Source: Br J Sports Med. Mar 2007
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Twinrix Vaccination Schedules Among Injecting Drug Users
Authors: Brim N, Zaller N, Taylor LE, Feller E
Source: Expert Opin Biol Ther. Mar 2007, Vol. 7(3):379-89
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Potential Work-Related Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens by Industry and Occupation in the United States Part II: A Telephone Interview Study
Authors: Chen GX, Jenkins EL
Source: Am J Ind Med, March 5, 2007
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Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection Acquired in Childhood: Special Emphasis on Prognostic and Therapeutic Implication of Delayed HBeAg Seroconversion
Authors: Chu CM, Liaw YF
Source: J Viral Hepatitis, Mar 2007;14(3):147-52
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New and Emerging Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
Authors: Keeffe EB, Marcellin P
Source: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, March 2007; 5(3):285-294
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A Review of the Evidence for Suboptimal Compliance of Healthcare Practitioners to Standard/Universal Infection Control
Authors: Gammon J, Morgan-Samuel H, Gould D
Source: J Clin Nurs, February 28, 2007
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Why Do We Not Yet Have Combination Chemotherapy for Chronic Hepatitis B?
Authors: Sasadeusz J, Locarnini S, Macdonald G.
Source: Med J Aust, Feb 2007;186(4):204-6
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Convenience is the Key to Hepatitis A and B Vaccination Uptake among Young Adult Injection Drug Users
Authors: Campbell JV, Garfein RS, Thiede H, Hagan H, et al.
Source: Drug Alcohol Depend. February 1, 2007 [Epub ahead of print]
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Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus Replication During Peginterferon-ribavirin Therapy in an HIV/hepatitis C Virus-co-infected Patient with Isolated Anti-hepatitis B Core Antibodies
Authors: Chakvetadze C, Bani-Sadr F, Le Pendeven C, Lamontagne F, et al.
Source: AIDS. January 2007, Vol. 30;21(3):393-4
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High Immunogenicity of Delayed Third Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine in Travelers
Authors: Jackson Y, Chappuis F, et al.
Source: Vaccine, January 11, 2007
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Chronic Hepatitis B - Practice Guidelines of the AASLD
Authors: Lok A, McMahon B
Source: Hepatology. Jan 2007; 45(2):507-539
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Vaccination in Juvenile Correctional Facilities: State Practices, Hepatitis B, and the Impact on Anticipated Sexually Transmitted Infection Vaccines
Authors: Tedeschi SK, Bonney LE, Manolo R, Mayer KH, et al.
Source: Public Health Rep, Jan-Feb 2007; 122(1):44-48
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Bloodborne Exposure and Infection in Correctional Healthcare Workers
Authors: Gershon RR, Sherman M, Mitchell C, Vlahov D, et al.
Source: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, January 2007; 28(1):24-30
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Hepatitis B 2006
ACIP Recommendations: A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States. Part II: Immunization of Adults
MMWR, December 8, 2006;55(RR-16):1-25
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General Recommendations on Immunization
Source: MMWR, December 1, 2006; 55(RR-15):1-48
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The contributions of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections to cirrhosis and primary liver cancer worldwide
Authors: Perz JF, Armstrong GL, Farrington LA, et al.
Source: Journal of Hepatology. October 2006,45(4):529-38
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Near Elimination of Hepatitis B Virus Infections Among Hawaii Elementary School Children After Universal Infant Hepatitis B Vaccination
Authors: Perz J, Elm J, Fiore A, et al
Source: Pediatrics, Oct. 2006, Vol. 118(4):1403-1408
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Needle exchange use, sexual risk behaviour, and the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections among Bulgarian injection drug users
Authors: Vassilev ZP, Hagan H, Lyubenova A. et al.
Source: International Journal of STD & AIDS, September 2006, Vol.17(9):621-6
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The Impact of DTaP-IPV-HB Vaccine on Use of Health Services for Young Infants
Authors: Thompson LA, Irigoyen M, Matiz LA, et al.
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, September 2006, Vol. 25(9):826-831
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Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of youths in the US hemophilia population: results of a national survey
Authors: Nazzaro AM, Owens S, Hoots WK, etal
Source: AJPH September 2006 Vol 96(9):1618-22
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2006
Source: MMWR, August 4, 2006, Vol. 55(RR11):1-94
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A treatment algorithm for the management of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in the United States: an update
Authors: Keeffe EB, Dieterich DT, Han SH, et al.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology, August 2006,Vol.4(8):936-62
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Physician documentation of neonatal risk assessment for perinatal infections
Author: Kumar P.
Source: Journal of Pediatrics, August 2006 Vol 149(2):265-7
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Use of a new combined vaccine in pediatric practices
Authors: Freed GL. Cowan AE. Clark SJ. Santoli J. Bradley J.
Source: Pediatrics, August 2006, Vol. 118(2):e251-7
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Relationship of Cosmetic Procedures and Drug Use to Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Virus Infections in a Low-Risk Population
Authors: Hwang LY, Kramer JR, Troisi C, et al.
Source: Hepatology, August 2006, Vol. 44(2):341-351
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AAP Endorsed Policy Statement: A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States
Authors: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Source: Pediatrics, July 2006, Vol. 118:404
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Partner notification for persons with chronic hepatitis B virus infection: use of a syphilis model service
Authors: Gunn RA, Weinberg MS, Borntrager D, et al.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases. July 2006 Vol 33(7):437-40
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Cost effectiveness of hepatitis B vaccination at HIV counseling and testing sites
Kim SY, Billah K, Lieu TA, Weinstein MC
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, June 2006, Vol.30(6):498-506
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Infected health care workers and patient safety: a double standard
Authors: Perry JL, Pearson RD, Jagger J.
Source: American Journal of Infection Control. June 2006 Vol 34(5):313-9
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A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial: Interruption of Intrauterine Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection with HBIG.
Authors: Xu Q, Xiao L, Lu XB, et al.
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology. June 7, 2006, Vol 12 (21):3434-3437
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Long-term Protection against Carriage of Hepatitis B Virus after Infant Vaccination
Authors: van der Sande MA, Waight P, Mendy M, et al.
Source: J Infect Dis, June 1, 2006, Vol. 193(11):1528-1535
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An outbreak of hepatitis B virus infection among methamphetamine injectors: the role of sharing injection drug equipment
Authors: Vogt TM, Perz JF, Van Houten CK Jr, et al.
Source: Addiction. May 2006 Vol 101(5):726-30
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Blood screening for HBV DNA. [Review]
Authors: Fang CT.
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology. May 2006 Vol 36(1):30-2
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Screening for Chronic Hepatitis B Among Asian/Pacific Islander Populations—New York City, 2005
Source: MMWR, May 12, 2006, Vol. 55(18):505-9
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage Among Adults --- United States, 2004
Source: MMWR, May 12, 2006, Vol. 55(18):509-511
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Partner Notification for Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Use of a Syphilis Model Service
Authors: Gunn RA, Weinberg MS, Borntrager D, Murray PJ
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, May 2006, Vol. 33(5)
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Progress in the Control of Hepatitis B Infection in the Western Pacific Region
Authors: Clements CJ, Baoping Y, Crouch A, et al.
Source: Vaccine, March 15, 2006, Vol. 24(12):1975-1982
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Assessing Perinatal Hepatitis B Screening and Neonatal Prophylaxis in a Large, Multiethnic County
Authors: Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Katz D, Pandya-Smith I, Tolaymat L, et al.
Source: J Reprod Med, Feb 2006, Vol 51 (2):101-8, 2006
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Acceptance of Hepatitis B Vaccination by Pregnant Adolescents
Authors: Stringer M, Ratcliffe SJ, Gross R
Source: MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs, Jan-Feb. 2006, Vol. 31(1):54-60
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Hepatitis B 2005
Response of Preterm Newborns to Immunization with a Hexavalent Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-hepatitis B virus-inactivated polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine: First Experiences and Solutions to a Serious and Sensitive Issue
Authors: Omenaca F, Garcia-Sicilia J, Garcia-Corbeira P, et al.
Source: Pediatrics, Dec. 2005, Vol. 116(6):1292-1298
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A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Part 1: Immunization of Infants, Children and Adolescents.
Source: MMWR, December 23, 2005, Vol. 54(RR-16):1-39
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Study of Hepatitis B (HB) Vaccine Non-responsiveness Among Health Care Workers from an Endemic Area (Taiwan)
Authors: Yen YH, Chen CH, Wang JH, et al.
Source: Liver Int, Dec. 2005, Vol. 25(6):1162-1168
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Vaccine Safety Controversies and the Future of Vaccination Programs
Authors: Francois G, Duclos P, Margolis H, et al
Source: Pediatr Infect Dis J, Nov. 2005, Vol. 24(11):953-961
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The Impact of Maternal HBsAg Carrier Status on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Tse KY, Ho LF, Lao T
Source: Journal of Hepatology, November 2005, Vol. 43(5):771-5
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Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Anti-HBc Positive Blood Donors: Necessitates Substitution of Screening by HBV NAT
Authors: Panhotra BR, Bahrani A, Joshi CS, et al.
Source: Journal of Infection October 2005, Vol 51(3):263
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Community Incidence of Hepatitis B and C Among Reincarcerated Women
Authors: Macalino GE, Vlahov D, Dickinson BP, et al.
Clin Infect Dis. October 1, 2005, Vol 41(7):998-1002
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Travel-Related Hepatitis B: Risk Factors and Prevention Using an Accelerated Vaccination Schedule
Author: Keystone JS
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):63S-68S
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Prevention of Hepatitis B in Nonresponders to Initial Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination
Author: Sjogren MH
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):34S-39S
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Public Health Perspective on Vaccine-Preventable Hepatitis: Integrating Hepatitis A and B Vaccines into Public Health Settings
Authors: Hershey JH, Schowalter L, Bailey SBC
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):100S-108S
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Expanding the Use of Hepatitis Vaccines In Obstetrics and Gynecology
Author: Gall SA
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):96S-99S
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Experience with Hepatitis A and B Vaccines
Author: Davis JP
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):7S-15S
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Evaluating Existing Recommendations for Hepatitis A and B Vaccination
Author: Poland GA
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):16S-20S
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Acute Hepatitis A and B in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease: Prevention through Vaccination
Author: Keeffe EB
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):21S-27S
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Screening for Hepatitis A and B Antibodies in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
Authors: Lau DTY, Hewlett AT
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):28S-33S
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Overcoming Obstacles to Immunization in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
Authors: Bockhold K, Riely CA, Jeffreys C
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):40S-45S
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Hepatitis A and B Immunization in Persons Being Evaluated for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Author: Handsfield HH
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):69S-74S
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Hepatitis A and B Immunizations for Individuals Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Author: Laurence JC
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):75S-83S
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Office-Based Approach to the Implementation of a Hepatitis Immunization Program
Authors: Peterson DC, Palevsky SL
Source: Am J Med, October 2005, Vol. 118(Suppl 10A):90S-95S
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection Risks Among Diabetic Patients Residing in Long-term Care Facilities. [comment]
Authors: Perz JF, Fiore AE
Clin Infect Dis.September 1, 2005, Vol 41(5):760-1
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Persistence of Antibody to Hepatitis B and Protection from Disease Among Alaska Natives Immunized at Birth
Authors: Dentinger CM, McMahon BJ, Butler JC, et al.
Source: Pediatr Infect Dis J, Sept. 2005, Vol. 24(9):786-792
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Epidemiology of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis B Virus Infection in United States Children
Authors: Shepard CW, Finelli L, Fiore AE, et al
Source: Pediatr Infect Dis J, September 2005, Vol. 24(9):755-760
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Infected Physicians and Invasive Procedures: Safe Practice Management
Authors: Reitsma AM, Closen ML, Cunningham M, et al.
Clin Infect Dis. June 1, 2005, Vol 40(11):1665-72
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Actions and Beliefs Related to Hepatitis B and Influenza Immunization Among Registered Nurses in Texas
Authors: McEwen M, Farren E
Source: Public Health Nurs, May-June 2005, Vol. 22(3):230-239
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Assessment of Perinatal Hepatitis B and Rubella Prevention in New Hampshire Delivery Hospitals
Authors: Bascom S, Miller S, Greenblatt J
Source: Pediatrics, May 5, 2005, Vol. 115(5):e594-9
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Antibody Levels and Protection after Hepatitis B Vaccination: Results of a 15-Year Follow-up
Authors: McMahon BJ, Bruden DL, Petersen MD, et al.
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine, March 1, 2005, Vol. 142(5):333-341
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Hepatitis B 2004
Prevention of Hepatitis B with the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Authors: Poland GA, Jacobson RM
Source: New England Journal of Medicine, December 30, 2004, Vol. 351(27):2832-8
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Hepatitis B in Women: Domestically and Internationally
Authors: Weinbaum C, Goldstein S, Subiadur J
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 2004, Vol. 10(11):2033-2034
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Acute Hepatitis B Among Children and Adolescents--United States, 1990-2002
Source: MMWR, November 5, 2004, Vol. 53(43):1015-18
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Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B: Who to Treat, What