Hepatitis B vaccination coverage in Germany: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite being considered as a low prevalence country for hepatitis B (HBV), some populations in Germany are at higher risk of infection. In the context of the World Health Organization's (WHO) viral hepatitis elimination goals, a valid epidemiological data base is needed to plan and monitor the national response. Prevention strategies include general and targeted HBV vaccination programmes.

Objective

The aim of this work was to estimate the HBV vaccination coverage (VC) in the general population (GP) and different population groups in Germany from available evidence and to identify current evidence gaps for future research.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review on HBV VC in the general population and populations at high risk of HBV exposure or severe inf

SUBMITTER: Steffen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8364709 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature