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Hepatitis B vaccine development and implementation

open access: yesHuman Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2020
Vaccination against hepatitis B is the most effective strategy to control HBV infection. The first licensed hepatitis B vaccine was developed by the purification of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) from plasma of asymptomatic HBsAg carriers. Then, the
Hong Zhao, Xiaoying Zhou, Yi-Hua Zhou
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Safety and Preliminary Immunogenicity of Recombinant Hepatitis B (Bio Farma) Vaccine in Adults and Children: A Phase 1 Clinical Trial [PDF]

open access: yesAlthea Medical Journal, 2023
Background: In order to fulfil the requirements of the national immunization program and sustain the production capacity of the monovalent Hepatitis B vaccine, this study aimed to assess the safety and immunogenicity of the recombinant Hepatitis B ...
Eddy Fadlyana   +6 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Influences of obesity on the immunogenicity of Hepatitis B vaccine

open access: yesHuman Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2017
Objective: Hepatitis B vaccine is regarded as the most effective method for the prevention of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, several factors such as age, body mass index and immunocompetent state have been reported to be associated with ...
Fang Liu, Zhirong Guo, Chen Dong
doaj   +2 more sources

Hepatitis B vaccine knowledge and self-reported vaccination status among healthcare workers in a conflict region in northeastern Nigeria

open access: yesTherapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy, 2020
Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is highly endemic in Nigeria. The primary objective of this study is to describe the knowledge, self-reported vaccination status, and intention of healthcare workers to receive hepatitis B vaccine at a ...
Farouq Muhammad Dayyab   +5 more
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Uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine among brothel-based female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Public Health
Background Hepatitis B is a significant health problem worldwide, particularly among high-risk groups such as female sex workers (FSWs). In Uganda, it is highly recommended that FSWs receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
Joana Nakiggala   +10 more
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Hepatitis B Vaccine: Four Decades on [PDF]

open access: yesVaccines
Hepatitis B virus is a substantial contributor to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) globally. Vaccination is the most effective method for prevention of hepatitis B and its associated morbidity and mortality, and the only method to prevent ...
Maria Mironova, Marc G. Ghany
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Adverse event reporting following immunization of hepatitis B vaccine: A 13-year review [PDF]

open access: yesHuman Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Hepatitis B vaccination is the most effective means of interrupting HBV transmission. Although the hepatitis B vaccine is very effective and safe, adverse events following immunization do occur and need to be reported so that problems can be identified ...
Xiaoying Gong   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Overview of Hepatitis B Vaccine Non-Response and Associated B Cell Amnesia: A Scoping Review [PDF]

open access: yesPathogens
Background: The advent of the hepatitis B vaccine has achieved tremendous success in eradicating and reducing the burden of hepatitis B infection, which is the main culprit for hepatocellular carcinoma—one of the most fatal malignancies globally ...
Nura Bello   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Knowledge of Hepatitis B Vaccine among Operating Room Personnel in Nigeria and Their Vaccination Status [PDF]

open access: yesHepatitis Research and Treatment, 2011
Background. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a well recognised occupational health hazard preventable by vaccination. Objectives. To determine the knowledge of operating room personnel (ORP) in Nigeria about the Hepatitis B vaccine, their perception ...
Alegbeleye, Bamidele J.   +5 more
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Hepatitis B Vaccine Nonresponse and Associated Risk Factors: Insights From a Cohort Study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Tropical Medicine
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a critical global health issue, particularly in high-burden regions with substantial global morbidity and mortality.
Shuaibu Abdullahi Hudu   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources

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