Dialysis: Intradermal HBV vaccination is preferable in non-responders.
In patients on hemodialysis with a history of failure to respond to hepatitis B vaccination, intradermal revaccination is more effective than repeat intramuscular vaccination. Intradermal vaccine administration might become the standard of care for high-risk patients.
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D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000276:immunology*; D019694:Hepatitis B, Chronic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007271:Injections, Intradermal; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012307:Risk Factors
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines