Vaccine-Related Journal Articles
Diseases and Vaccines
Hepatitis B 2003
Critical Overview and Outlook: Pathogenesis, Prevention, and Treatment of Hepatitis and Hepatocarcinoma Caused By Hepatitis B Virus
Author: Hilleman MR
Source: Vaccine, December 1, 2003, Vol. 21(32):4626-4649
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Adefovir Dipivoxil: A New Antiviral Agent for the Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Authors: Qaqish RB, Mattes KA, et al
Source: Clin Ther, December 2003, Vol. 25(12):3084-3099
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Viral Hepatitis in the Canadian Inuit and First Nations Populations
Authors: Minuk GY, Uhanova J
Source: Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, December 2003, Vol. 17(12):707-712
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An Economic Assessment of Pre-vaccination Screening for Hepatitis A and B
Authors: Jacobs RJ, Saab S, Meyerhoff AS, et al
Source: Public Health Reports, Nov-Dec 2003, Vol. 118(6):550-558
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Risk of Transmission of Hepatitis B through Childhood Immunization in Northwestern China
Authors: Murakami H, Kobayashi M, Zhu X, Wakai S, Chiba Y
Source: Social Science & Medicine, November 2003, Vol. 57(10):1821-1832
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Global Progress Towards Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination, 2003
Source: Weekly Epidemiological Record, October 17, 2003, Vol. 78(42):366-370
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Prenatal Screening for Infectious Diseases and Opportunities for Prevention
Authors: Schrag SJ, Arnold KE, Mohle-Boetani JC, et al
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2003, Vol. 102(4):753-760
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Elimination of Acute Hepatitis B Among Adolescents after One Decade of an Immunization Program Targeting Grade 6 Students
Authors: Patrick DM, Bigham M, Ng H, White R, Tweed A, Skowronski DM
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, October 2003, Vol. 22(10):874-7
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Transmission of Hepatitis B and C Viruses in Outpatient Settings--New York, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, 2000-2002
Source: MMWR, September 26, 2003, Vol. 52(38):901-6
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Global Progress Toward Universal Childhood Hepatitis B Vaccination, 2003
Source: MMWR, Sept. 12, 2003, Vol. 52(36):868-870
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False Positive HBsAg Result in Blood Donors Due to Administration of Three Different Recombinant DNA Hepatitis B Vaccines
Author: Otag F
Source: Vaccine, Sept. 8, 2003, Vol. 21(25-26):3734-3737
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Hepatitis B Infection in Rural Vietnam and the Implications for a National Program of Infant Immunization
Authors: Hipgrave DB, Nguyen TV, Vu MH, et al
Source: American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, September 2003, Vol. 69(3):288-294
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A Review of the Combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination for Travelers
Author: Spira AM
Source: Clinical Therapeutics, September 2003, Vol. 25(9):2337-2351
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Hepatitis A and B Vaccination in a Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic for Men Who Have Sex with Men
Authors: Sansom S, Rudy E, Strine T, Douglas W
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, September 2003, Vol. 30(9):685-8
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Antiviral Activity of Alcohol for Surface Disinfection
Author: Moorer WR.
Source: Int J Dent Hyg Aug 2003;1(3):138-42
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infections in Health Care Workers (HCWs): Guidelines for Prevention of Transmission of HBV and HCV from HCW to Patients
Authors: Gunson RN, Shoval D, Roggendorf M, et al
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology, August 2003, Vol. 27(3):213-230
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Rising Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Role of Hepatitis B and C; The Impact on Transplantation and Outcomes
Authors: Kaplan DE, Reddy KR
Source: Clin Liver Dis, August 2003, Vol. 7(3):683-714
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Management of Chronic Hepatitis B
Authors: Conjeevaram HS, Lok A
Source: Journal of Hepatology, June 2003, Vol. 38(6):S90-103
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Pediatric Issues in New Therapies for Hepatitis B and C
Author: Schwarz KB
Source: Pediatric Gastroenterology, June 2003, Vol. 5(3):233-9
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Acute Hepatitis B Infection and Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Positivity Reported in the Department of Veterans Affairs: Occurrence in a Population Seeking Medical Assistance
Authors: Kralovic SM, Danko LH, Simbartl LA, et al
Source: Military Medicine, June 2003, Vol. 168(6):493-498
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Young Injection Drug Users in San Francisco, Calif: The UFO Study
Authors: Lum PJ, Ochoa KC, Hahn JA, Shafer KP, Evans JL, Moss AR
Source: American Journal of Public Health. June 2003, Vol. 93(6):919-923
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Economic Analysis of Promotion of Hepatitis B Vaccinations Among Vietnamese-American Children and Adolescents in Houston and Dallas
Authors: Zhou F, Euler GL, McPhee SJ, et al
Source: Pediatrics, June 2003, Vol. 111(6):1289-1296
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Impact of the Thimerosal Controversy on Hepatitis B Vaccine Coverage of Infants Born to Women of Unknown Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Status in Michigan
Authors: Biroscak BJ, Fiore AE, Fasano N, Fineis P, Collins MP, Stoltman G
Source: Pediatrics, June 2003, Vol. 111(6):e645-9
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Successful Promotion of Hepatitis B Vaccinations Among Vietnamese-American Children Ages 3 to 18: Results of a Controlled Trial
Authors: McPhee SJ, Nguyen T, Euler GL, et al
Source: Pediatrics, June 2003, Vol. 111(6):1278-1288
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Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in Asian Americans
Authors: Nguyen MH, Keeffe EB
Source: Reviews in Gastroenterological Disorders, Summer 2003, Vol. 3(3):125-134
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The Cost Effectiveness of Hepatitis Immunization for US College Students
Authors: Jacobs RJ, Saab S, Meyerhoff AS
Source: Journal of American College Health, May 2003, Vol. 51(6):227-236
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Safety of Immunization and Adverse Events Following Vaccination Against Hepatitis B
Author: Duclos P
Source: Expert Opin Drug Saf, May 2003, Vol. 2(3):225-31
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Prevalence Among Pregnant Women in Urban Areas: Implications for Testing, Reporting, and Preventing Perinatal Transmission
Authors: Euler GL, Wooten KG, Baughman AL, et al
Source: Pediatrics, May 2003, Vol. 111(5):1192-1197
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Validity of Injecting Drug Users' Report of Hepatitis A, B, and C
Authors: Schlicting EG, Johnson ME, Brems C, Wells RS, Fisher DG, Reynolds G
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science, Spring 2003, Vol. 16(2):99-106
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Impact of Four Urban Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Programs on Screening and Vaccination of Infants and Household Members
Authors: Euler GL, Copeland J, Williams WW
Source: Am J Epidemiol, April 15, 2003, Vol. 157(8):747-753
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Vaccination and Perinatal Infection Prevention Practices Among Obstetricians-Gynecologists
Authors: Schrag SJ, Fiore AE, Gonik B, et al
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 2003, Vol. 101(4):704-710
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A Statewide Hepatitis B Vaccination Program for School Children in Hawaii: Vaccination Series Completion and Participation Rates Over Consecutive School Years
Authors: Dilraj A, Strait-Jones J, Nagao M, et al
Source: Public Health Reports, March-April 2003, Vol. 118(2):127-133
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Combined Hepatitis B Vaccines
Authors: FitzSimons D, Francois G, Emiroglu N, Van Damme P
Source: Vaccine, March 28, 2003, Vol. 21(13-14):1310-6
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Impact of Universal Preadolescent Vaccination Against Hepatitis B on Antenatal Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Markers in British Columbia Women
Authors: Dawar M, Patrick DM, Bigham M, Cook D, Krajden M, Ng H
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal, March 18, 2003, Vol. 168(6):703-4
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Asian-Pacific Consensus Statement on the Management of Chronic Hepatitis B: An Update
Authors: Liaw YF, Leung N, Guan R, Lau GK, Merican I
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, March 2003, Vol. 18(3):239-245
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Managing the Care of Patients Infected with Bloodborne Diseases
Author: DePaola LG
Source: Journal of the American Dental Association, March 2003, Vol. 134(3):350-8
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A Review of the Case for Hepatitis B Vaccination of High-Risk Adults
Authors: Rich JD, Ching CG, Lally MA, et al
Source: The American Journal of Medicine, March 2003, Vol. 114(4):316-8
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Immunogenicity of Twinrix in Older Adults: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Stoffel M, Lievens M, Dieussaert I, Martin I, Andre F
Source: Expert Review of Vaccines, February 2003, Vol. 2(1):9-14
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Antibody Response to Postexposure Prophylaxis in Infants Born to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen-Positive Women
Authors: Euler GL, Copeland JR, Rangel MC, et al
Source: Pediatr Infect Dis J, February 2003, Vol. 22(2):123-129
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Long Term Antibody Response to Hepatitis B Vaccination Beginning at Birth and to Subsequent Booster Vaccination
Authors: Williams IT, Goldstein ST, Tufa J, et al
Source: Pediatr Infect Dis J, February 2003, Vol. 22(2):157-163
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Impact of Universal Vaccination Programmes on the Epidemiology of Hepatitis B: 10 Years of Experience in Italy
Authors: Bonanni P, Pesavento G, Bechini A, et al
Source: Vaccine, January 2003, Vol. 21(7-8):685-691
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Long-term Immunogenicity and Efficacy of Universal Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination in Taiwan
Authors: Lin YC, Chang MH, Ni YH, et al
Source: J. Infect Dis., January 2003, Vol. 187(1):134-138
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Combined Hepatitis A and B Vaccines: A Review of Their Immunogenicity and Tolerability
Authors: Murdoch DL, Goa K, Figgitt DP
Source: Drugs, 2003, Vol.63(23):2625-2649
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An Outbreak of Fulminant Hepatitis B in Immunocompromised Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: Igaki N, Nakaji M, Moriguchi R, et al.
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology, 2003, Vol. 38(10):968-76
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Management of Chronic Hepatitis B
Authors: Conjeevaram HS, Lok AS
Source: J Hepatol, 2003, Vol. 38(Suppl 1):S90-103
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Hepatitis B 2002
Hepatitis B Knowledge and Practices Among Chinese American Women in Seattle, Washington
Authors: Thompson MJ, Taylor VM, Jackson JC, Yasui Y, Kuniyuki A, Tu SP, Hislop TG
Source: Journal of Cancer Education, Winter 2002, Vol. 17(4):222-6
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The Effect of Age on Immunologic Response to Recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Fisman DN, Agrawal D, Leder K
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases, December 1, 2002, Vol. 35(11):1368-1375
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Preventing Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Infections among Men Who Have Sex with Men
Author: Kahn J
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases, December 1, 2002, Vol 35(11):1382-7
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Hepatitis B Vaccine and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: DeStefano F, Verstraeten T, Chen RT
Source: Expert Review of Vaccines, December 2002, Vol. 1(4):461-466
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Hepatitis A, B, and C in Canada. Results from the National Sentinel Health Unit Surveillance System, 1993-1995
Authors: elSaadany S, Gully P, Giulivi A
Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health, November-December 2002, Vol. 93(6):435-8
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Hepatitis B Vaccination: How to Reach Risk Groups
Authors: Francois G, Hallauer J, Van Damme P
Source: Vaccine, November 22, 2002, Vol. 21(1-2):1-4
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Immunogenicity of Hepatitis B Vaccines: Implications of Immune Memory
Author: Koff RS
Source: Vaccine, November 1, 2002, Vol. 20(31-32):3695-3701
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Timeliness of Childhood Immunizations
Authors: Luman ET, McCauley MM, Stokley S, Chu SY, Pickering LK
Source: Pediatrics, November 2002, Vol. 110(5):935-9
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Adolescents in 3 Large Health Maintenance Organizations
Authors: Gonsalez IM, Averhoff FM, Massoudi MS, et al
Source: Pediatrics, November 2002, Vol. 110(5):929-934
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Understanding Correlates of Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination in Men Who Have Sex with Men: What Have We Learned?
Authors: Yee LJ, Rhodes SD
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections, October 2002, Vol. 78(5):374-377
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New Immunization Initiatives and Progress Toward the Global Control of Hepatitis B
Authors: Kane MA, Brooks A
Source: Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, October 2002, Vol. 15(5):465-469
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Effect of State Vaccine-Financing Strategy on Hepatitis B Immunization in Hospital Nurseries
Authors: Cabana MD, Aiken KD, Davis MM, et al
Source: Ambulatory Pediatrics, September/October, 2002, Vol. 2(5):367-374
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Observational Study of Vaccine Efficacy 14 Years After Trial of Hepatitis B Vaccination in Gambian Children
Authors: Whittle H, Jaffar S, Wansbrough M, et al
Source: BMJ, September 14, 2002, Vol. 325:569
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Vaccine Making Inroads against Hepatitis B
 Authors: Landers SJ
Source: American Medical News, August 5, 2002
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Exploring Hepatitis B Vaccination Acceptance among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: Facilitators and Barriers
Authors: Rhodes SD, Hergenrather KC
Source: Preventive Medicine, August 2002, Vol. 35(2):128-134
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Vaccine Coverage of Foreign-Born Children 19 to 35 Months of Age: Findings from the National Immunization Survey, 1999-2000
Authors: Strine TW, Barker LE, Mokdad AH, Luman ET, Sutter RW, Chu SY
Source: Pediatrics, August 2002, Vol. 110(2 Pt 1):e15
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The Cost of Not Implementing Routine Neonates Immunization Programmes in HBsAg High Prevalence Countries
Authors: Chauvin P, Ekra D, Plotkin SA
Source: Vaccine, July 26, 2002, Vol. 20(23-24):2848-2850
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Among High-Risk Adolescents and Adults --- San Diego, California, 1998--2001
Source: MMWR, July 19, 2002, Vol. 51(28):618-621
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Hepatitis B e Antigen and the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Yang HI, Lu SN, Liaw YF, et al
Source: New England Journal of Medicine, July 18, 2002, Vol. 347:168-174
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No Evidence of Autoimmunity in 6-Year-Old Children Immunized at Birth with Recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine
Authors: Belloni C, Avanzini M, De Silvestri A, et al
Source: Pediatrics, July 02, 2002, Vol. 110(1):e4
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Prevalence of Hepatitis Virus Infections in an Institution for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Woodruff BA, Vazquez E
Source: American Journal on Mental Retardation, July 2002, Vol. 107(4):278-292
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Safety and Efficacy of Vaccination against Hepatitis B in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Elkayam O, Yaron M, Caspi D
Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, July 2002, Vol. 61:623-5
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Achievements in Public Health: Hepatitis B Vaccination--United States, 1982-2002
Source: MMWR, June 28, 2002, Vol. 51(25):549-552,563
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Occupational Exposures and Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Public Safety Workers
Authors: Averhoff FM, Moyer LA, Woodruff BA, et al
Source: J Occup Environ Med, June 2002, Vol. 44(6):591-96
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Risk of Hepatitis B Transmission in Breast-Fed Infants of Chronic Hepatitis B Carriers
Authors: Hill JB, Sheffield JS, Kim MJ, Alexander JM, Sercely B, Wendel GD
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2002, Vol. 99(6):1049-1052
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Successful Hepatitis B Vaccination in Patients Who Underwent Transplantation for Hepatitis B Virus-Related Cirrhosis: Preliminary Results
Authors: Bienzle U, Gunther M, Neuhaus R, Neuhaus P
Source: Liver Transplantation, June 2002, Vol. 8(6):562-4
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Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus from a Surgeon to His Patients During High-Risk and Low-Risk Surgical Procedures During 4 Years
Authors: Spijkerman IJB, Van Doorn LJ, Janssen MHW, et al
Source: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, June 2002, Vol. 23:306-312
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Practices in State and Federal Prisons
Authors: Charuvastra A, Stein J, Schwartzapfel B, et al
Source: Public Health Reports, May-June 2001, Vol. 116:203-9
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Clinical Trial of Lamivudine in Children with Chronic Hepatitis B
Authors: Jonas MM, Kelley DA, Mizerski J, et al
Source: New England Journal of Medicine, May 30, 2002, Vol. 346(22):1706-1713
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Perspective: Chronic Hepatitis B
Author: Lok ASF
Source: New England Journal of Medicine, May 30, 2002, Vol. 346(22):1682-3
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Immunization Safety Review: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Demyelinating Neurological Disorders
Source: Institute of Medicine, May 30, 2002
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Hepatitis B Control in Europe by Universal Vaccination Programmes: The Situation in 2001
Authors: Van Damme P, Vorsters A
Source: Journal of Medical Virology, May 2002, Vol. 67:433-439
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Incidence and Risk Factors for Acute Hepatitis B in the United States, 1982-1998: Implications for Vaccination Programs
Authors: Goldstein ST, Alter MJ, Williams IT, et al
Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases, March 4, 2002, Vol. 185:713-719
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Immunogenicity of Hepatitis B Vaccine in Preterm and Full Term Infants Vaccinated Within the First Week of Life
Authors: da Motta MS, Mussi-Pinhata MM, Jorge SM, Yoshida CF, de Souza CB
Source: Vaccine, February 22, 2002, Vol. 20(11-12):1557-62
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Strengthening Immunization Systems and Introduction of Hepatitis B Vaccine in Central and Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States
Authors: FitzSimons D, Van Damme P, Emiroglu N, Godal T, Kane M, Malyavin A, Margolis H, Meheus A
Source: Vaccine, February 22, 2002, Vol. 20(11-12):1475-9
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Global Distribution of Hepatitis A, B and C, 2001
Source: Weekly Epidemiological Record, February 8, 2002, Vol. 77(6):45-47
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Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Policy in Hospital Nurseries
Authors: Cabana MD, Aiken KD, Clark SJ
Source: Pediatrics, February 2002, Vol. 109(2):1-61
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigenemia in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients: Effect of Hepatitis B Immunization
Authors: Ly D, Yee HF, Brezina M, Martin P, Gitnick G, Saab S
Source: American Journal of Gastroenterology, January 2002, Vol. 97(1):138-141
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Hepatitis Update: The Role of Primary Care Practitioners in Prevention, Treatment, and Vaccination
Author: Margolis HS
Source: Ethnicity & Disease, Winter 2002, Vol. 12:S2-33-S2-35
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Hepatitis B Vaccination in Prisons
Author: Awofeso N
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2002, Vol. 80:569-574
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Hepatitis B 2001
Chronic Hepatitis B
Authors: Lok ASF, McMahon BJ
Source: Hepatology, December 2001, Vol. 34(6):1225-1241
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Childhood Vaccinations, Vaccination Timing, and Risk of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: DeStefano F, Mullooly JP, Okoro CA, et al.
Source: Pediatrics, December 2001, Vol. 108(6):E112