Gaps in Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Hepatitis C Antibody–Positive Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Gaps in Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Hepatitis C Antibody–Positive Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Abstract Vaccination for both hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV) is recommended in hepatitis C infection (HCV). Among HCV antibody–positive persons experiencing homelessness, we identified high rates of HAV (34%) and HBV vaccine (35%) eligibility, highlighting critical gaps in HCV preventative...

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Veröffentlicht in:Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2022-05, Vol.9 (5), p.ofac175
Hauptverfasser: Partida, Diana, Powell, Jesse, Gonzalez, Daniel, Khalili, Mandana
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological products industry
Brief Report
Hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis, Viral
Homelessness
Infection
Liver
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Prevention
Social service
Vaccination
Virus diseases
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Vaccination for both hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV) is recommended in hepatitis C infection (HCV). Among HCV antibody–positive persons experiencing homelessness, we identified high rates of HAV (34%) and HBV vaccine (35%) eligibility, highlighting critical gaps in HCV preventative services. Following education, 54% and 72% underwent HAV and HBV vaccination, respectively.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofac175