Significant reduction in Hepatitis B virus infections following 32 years of universal Hepatitis B vaccination as part of EPI, Thailand

Significant reduction in Hepatitis B virus infections following 32 years of universal Hepatitis B vaccination as part of EPI, Thailand

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Thailand’s hepatitis B virus (HBV) National Program Immunization (NPI), 32 years post-implementation, on infection rates and immunity in various age groups. A cross-sectional study involved 6,068 participants aged 6 months to 80 years from four reg...

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Main Authors: Pornjarim Nilyanimit, Nasamon Wanlapakorn, Preeyaporn Vichaiwattana, Lakkhana Wongsrisang, Sirapa Klinfueng, Nungruthai Suntronwong, Wichan Bhunyakitikorn, Piyada Angsuwatcharakon, Chaninan Sonthichai, Narong Thawinwisan, Pichet Puedkuntod, Sunsanee Phattharasrivongchai, Parichaya Loprakhon, Watcharanan Tinnaitorn, Thawatchai Luankaew, Sasithorn Vinothai, Somjet Chaijaroen, Pornsawan Meechin, Chalermpol Pongpichit, Yong Poovorawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Hepatitis B vaccination
National Program Immunization (NPI)
HBV infection rates
HBsAg prevalence
Hepatitis B elimination
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84854-7
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