The effectiveness of the national hepatitis B vaccination program 25 years after its introduction in Iran: a historical cohort study

ConclusionsIran has successfully combined hepatitis B vaccination into regular immunization programs. The WHO goal of reducing HBsAg prevalence to an equivalent of 1% by 2020 has been reached. With respect to vaccination effectiveness and low prevalence of the disease in the country, catch-up hepatitis B vaccination programs for adolescents can guarantee the immunity of the population.
Source: The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research