Lack of implementation of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) vaccination policy in household contacts of HBV carriers in Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Italy, HBV vaccination is recommended and offered free of charge through the National Health Service to selected population groups – e.g., family members of an HBsAg carrier, healthcare workers, newborns and those who were 12-year...

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Main Authors: Scognamiglio Paola, Girardi Enrico, Fusco Mario, Piselli Pierluca, Spena Silvana, Maione Carmela, Pisanti Francesco, Serraino Diego
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/86