Asian-American adolescent immigrants: the New York City schools experience

This article describes development and implementation of a school-based vaccination program that targeted Asian-American adolescents. The program was implemented by the Chinatown Health Clinic in New York City in two high schools and a junior high school in Lower Manhattan. The article examines strategies effective in vaccinating this varied group of adolescents. Rates of completion for the three-dose hepatitis B vaccine are compared between schools. Optional serology testing for hepatitis B infection was conducted as part. of the school program and rates of infection in this population are presented The article discusses the importance and effectiveness of school-based programs in providing essential health services to this group of adolescents. (J Sch Health. 1997;67(7):277-279)
In the United States, hepatitis B is a virus that infects 200,000 to 300,000 persons each year.[1] Hepatitis B infection can lead to serious health problems including liver cirrhosis and [...]