Universal hepatitis B vaccination of UK adolescents: a feasibility and acceptability study.
The feasibility of introducing universal hepatitis B immunisation was assessed by offering the vaccine to all 11-12 year old pupils in Greater Glasgow (approximately 10,800). Consent was received from 92% of the school roll, and 91.3%, 89.2% and 80.3% received at least 1, at least 2, and 3 doses respectively. The findings of this study constitute key evidence for the ongoing debate in the UK on hepatitis B vaccination.
Bramley
J C
JC
Scottish Centre for Infection and Environmental Health, Clifton House, Clifton Place, Glasgow G3 7LN. claire.bramley@scieh.csa.scot.nhs.uk
Wallace
L A
LA
Ahmed
S
S
Duff
R
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Carman
W F
WF
Cameron
S O
SO
Kitchin
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Watson
M W
MW
Goldberg
D J
DJ
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002648:Child; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines