Hepatitis B vaccination for international travelers to Asia

• Main Authors: Kittiyod Poovorawan, Ngamphol Soonthornworasiri, Sa-angchai, Patiwat, Chayasin Mansanguan, Watcharapong Piyaphanee
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine
• Format: Review Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Open Access article; EPI; Expanded program of immunization; HBsAg; Hepatitis B surface antigen; HBV; Hepatitis B virus
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3162
• Institution: Mahidol University

There is a wide range in prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and HBV immunization programs between different regions. Hepatitis B is a vaccine preventable disease yet is still endemic in the majority of countries in Asia. Despite the decreasing global prevalence of chronic HBV infectio...