Vaccination Status of Alaska Native Persons With Hepatitis A Virus Infection-Alaska, 1996-2018.

ABSTRACT: Following increases in reported cases of hepatitis A, we assessed the impact of hepatitis A vaccine in Alaska Native persons. During 1996-2018, only 6 cases of hepatitis A were identified, all in unvaccinated adults. Populations can be protected against hepatitis A by achieving sufficient vaccination coverage over time.

SUBMITTER: Plumb ID 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496132 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature