Use of Hepatitis B Vaccination for Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Authors :: Sawyer, Mark H.
Hoerger, Thomas J.
Murphy, Trudy V.
Schillie, Sarah F .
Hu, Dale
Spradling, Philip R.
Byrd, Kathy K.
Jian Xing
Reilly, Meredith L.
Tohme, Rania A.
Moorman, Anne
Smith, Emily A.
Baack, Brittney N.
Jiles, Ruth B.
Klevens, Monina
Ward, John W.
Kahn, Henry S.
Fangjun Zhou
Source :: MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 12/23/2011, Vol. 60 Issue 50, p1709-1711, 3p
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: The article summarizes recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on hepatitis B vaccination far adults with diabetes mellitus. It cites the severity of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among adults. Hepatitis B vaccines that are available in the U.S. are mentioned. Recommendations of the ACIP include the administration of hepatitis B vaccination to unvaccinated adults with diabetes mellitus who are aged 19-25 years old.

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