Vaccination against hepatitis B: the Italian strategy

Vaccine. 1993;11(5):521-4. doi: 10.1016/0264-410x(93)90222-j.

Abstract

Viral hepatitis B, which is a major health problem worldwide, is endemic in Italy. In response to this, vaccination became compulsory in 1991. Vaccine is administered to neonates and 12-year-old adolescents; in 12 years time, all Italians under the age of 24 will be immune to HBV.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Hepatitis B / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines* / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Infant
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines