| Document ID (ISN) | 70077 |
| CIS number |
97-2055 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0959-8146 - British Medical Journal |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Zuckerman J.N., et al. |
| Title |
Immune response to a new hepatitis B vaccine in healthcare workers who had not responded to standard vaccine: Randomized double blind dose-response study |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1997, Vol.314, No.7077, p.329-333. 32 ref. |
| Abstract |
The immunogenicity and reactogenicity of a new recombinant hepatitis B vaccine was evaluated in a cohort of 100 health care workers in whom currently licensed hepatitis B vaccines had not induced an immune response. 69 subjects seroconverted after a single dose of the new vaccine. After the booster vaccination, one other subject seroconverted, bringing the overall seroconversion rate to 70%. Factors affecting the immune response are discussed along with guidelines for immunization. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
infectious hepatitis; vaccination; health care personnel |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
immunogenic factors; case study |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
Liver diseases
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