Hepatitis B vaccination in travelers.
An increasing number of travelers travel to hepatitis B-endemic countries. In travel medicine, vaccinations should be advised according to risks. The actual incidence of hepatitis B infection in short-term tourists is very low and probably not higher than it is for people who do not travel. There is evidence that long-term travelers and immigrants originating from hepatitis B-endemic countries are at higher risk of infection and they should always be offered vaccination. For all other travelers living in countries with universal hepatitis B vaccination, vaccination could be advised as a catch-up strategy.
National Coordination Center for Travelers Health Advice, Nieuwe Achtergracht 100, 1018 WT Amsterdam, The Netherlands. gsonder@ggd.amsterdam.nl
Gerard J B
GJ
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D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D014195:Travel; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines