Global progress toward universal childhood hepatitis B vaccination, 2003

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2003 Sep 12;52(36):868-70.

Abstract

In 1992, the World Health Organization (WHO) set a goal for all countries to integrate hepatitis B vaccination into their universal childhood vaccination programs by 1997. This report summarizes the global progress achieved toward vaccination of children against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Although many countries have introduced hepatitis B vaccination into their national vaccination programs, efforts are needed to increase coverage with the 3-dose hepatitis B vaccination series and expand vaccination programs into countries where the vaccine has not yet been introduced.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Global Health*
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs*
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • World Health Organization

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines