Hepatitis B vaccine response in obesity: A meta-analysis

Highlights • We examine the risks of non-response to hepatitis B vaccine in obesity. • Decreased vaccine effectiveness was observed in individuals with obesity. • The conclusion drawn from the meta-analysis was robust.

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Published in:Vaccine 2016-09, Vol.34 (40), p.4835-4841
Main Authors: Fan, Wei, Chen, Xiao-fang, Shen, Chao, Guo, Zhi-rong, Dong, Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
Antigens
Bias
Body mass index
Chronic illnesses
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - prevention & control
Hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccines - immunology
Hepatitis B Vaccines - therapeutic use
Hepatitis B virus
Heterogeneity
Humans
Immune response
Meta-analysis
Metabolic disorders
Obesity
Obesity - immunology
Population
Quality
Statistical analysis
Studies
Teenagers
Vaccines
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Summary:Highlights • We examine the risks of non-response to hepatitis B vaccine in obesity. • Decreased vaccine effectiveness was observed in individuals with obesity. • The conclusion drawn from the meta-analysis was robust.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.08.027