Association Between State Hepatitis A Vaccination Requirements and Hepatitis A Vaccination Rates

Yoonyoung Choi; Alexandra Bhatti; Zhiwen Liu; Alex Ruch; Ava Skolnik; Cristina Carias; Michelle G Goveia; Jakub K Simon

doi:10.1093/jpids/piac013

Association Between State Hepatitis A Vaccination Requirements and Hepatitis A Vaccination Rates

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2022 Jun 22;11(6):295-299. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piac013.

Authors

Yoonyoung Choi¹, Alexandra Bhatti², Zhiwen Liu¹, Alex Ruch¹, Ava Skolnik², Cristina Carias¹, Michelle G Goveia³, Jakub K Simon⁴

Affiliations

¹ Center for Observational and Real-world Evidence, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA.
² Global Vaccine Public Policy and Partnerships, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA.
³ Global Medical & Scientific Affairs, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA.
⁴ Clinical Research, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA.

Abstract

Using National Immunization Survey Child and Teen (2008-2017), we associated state vaccination requirements with hepatitis A (Hep A) vaccination rates in children and adolescents. States with school entry or both childcare and school entry requirements were associated with 35%-40% higher Hep A vaccination rates, compared with states without such requirements.

Keywords: National Immunization Survey; hepatitis A vaccination rates; state hepatitis A vaccination requirements.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Hepatitis A* / prevention & control
Humans
Immunization
Immunization Programs
Schools
United States
Vaccination

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