Vaccination Status of Alaska Native Persons With Hepatitis A Virus Infection—Alaska, 1996–2018

Abstract Following increases in reported cases of hepatitis A, we assessed the impact of hepatitis A vaccine in Alaska Native persons. During 1996–2018, only 6 cases of hepatitis A were identified, all in unvaccinated adults. Populations can be protected against hepatitis A by achieving sufficient v...

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Published in:Clinical infectious diseases 2021-06, Vol.72 (12), p.2212-2214
Main Authors: Plumb, Ian D, Gounder, Prabhu P, Nolen, Leisha D, Massay, Stephanie C, Castrodale, Louisa, McLaughlin, Joseph, Snowball, Mary, Homan, Chriss, Nelson, Noele P, Singleton, Rosalyn, Bruce, Michael G, McMahon, Brian J
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alaska - epidemiology
Alaska Natives
Brief Reports
Hepatitis A - epidemiology
Hepatitis A - prevention & control
Hepatitis A virus
Humans
Vaccination
Vaccination Coverage
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Summary:Abstract Following increases in reported cases of hepatitis A, we assessed the impact of hepatitis A vaccine in Alaska Native persons. During 1996–2018, only 6 cases of hepatitis A were identified, all in unvaccinated adults. Populations can be protected against hepatitis A by achieving sufficient vaccination coverage over time.
ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciaa1102