Hepatitis C and the British Columbia experience with hepatitis A vaccination.
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in British Columbia is approximately 1.5%. Experience in this province has revealed that groups at high risk of HCV infection are also prone to outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV). As hepatitis A infection can be fatal in HCV-positive individuals, numerous strategies have been implemented to help minimize its spread. The importance of vaccinating individuals at high risk for hepatitis C infection against HAV has been recognized.
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Communicable Disease Control, Vancouver/Richmond Health Board, Canada.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D001955:British Columbia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines