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Progress in coverage with hepatitis B vaccine among US children, 1994- 1997

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  • Yusuf, H.R.
  • Coronado, V.G.
  • Averhoff, F.A.
  • Maes, E.F.
  • Rodewald, L.E.
  • Battaglia, M.P.
  • Mahoney, F.J.

Abstract

Objectives. This study was done to assess progress in hepatitis B vaccination of children from 1994 through 1997. Methods. We used data from the National Immunization Survey (NIS), a random-digit-dialed telephone survey that includes a mail survey to verify vaccination providers' records. The NIS is conducted in 78 geographic areas (50 states and 28 selected urban areas) in the United States. Results. A total of 32 433 household interviews were completed in the 1997 NIS. An estimated 83.7% of children aged 19 to 35 months received 3 or more doses of hepatitis B vaccine. Coverage with 3 doses was greater (86.7%) among children in states that had day care entry requirements for hepatitis B vaccination than among children in states without such requirements (83.0%) and was greater among children from families with incomes at or above the poverty level (85.0%) than among children below the poverty level (80.6%). Hepatitis B vaccination of children increased from 1994 through 1996, from 41% to 84%, but coverage reached a constant level of 84% to 85% in 1996/97. Conclusion. Although substantial progress has been made in fully vaccinating children against hepatitis B, greater efforts are needed to ensure that all infants receive 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine.

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  • Yusuf, H.R. & Coronado, V.G. & Averhoff, F.A. & Maes, E.F. & Rodewald, L.E. & Battaglia, M.P. & Mahoney, F.J., 1999. "Progress in coverage with hepatitis B vaccine among US children, 1994- 1997," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 89(11), pages 1684-1689.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1999:89:11:1684-1689_2
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