Hepatitis A booster vaccine in children after infant immunization

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Kanra G., Yalcin S. S., Kara A., Ozmert E., Yurdakok K.

Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, vol.21, no.8, pp.727-730, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 21 Issue: 8
• Publication Date: 2002
• Doi Number: 10.1097/00006454-200208000-00006
• Journal Name: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.727-730
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Hepatitis A vaccine provides long term protection against hepatitis A infection in adults and children older than 2 years of age. Few data are available regarding children younger than 2 years of age.