title: Universal hepatitis B vaccination of UK adolescents: a feasibility and acceptability study.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Scottish Centre for Infection and Environmental Health, Clifton House, Clifton Place, Glasgow G3 7LN. claire.bramley@scieh.csa.scot.nhs.uk
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bramley
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Duff
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Carman
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Cameron
authors.forename: N R E
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Kitchin
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines