| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10967959 | Vaccine | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We studied hepatitis B virus infection and vaccine response in infants born to HBsAg+ mothers. ⺠The national coverage for hepatitis B immunoglobulin and at least 3 doses of HBV vaccine was 91%. ⺠Of all infants tested (2121), 0.6% was HBsAg positive. ⺠A mother of Chinese descent was the only risk factor for perinatal HBV infection (RR 9.1, p < 0.001). ⺠HBsAg+ pregnant Chinese women should be assessed for anti-viral treatment.
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Authors
Susan Hahné, Anneke van den Hoek, Dorothé Baayen, Marianne van der Sande, Hester de Melker, Hein Boot,