Hepatitis B incidence among South Asian children in England and Wales: implications for immunisation policy.
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Abstract
The incidence of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is higher among South Asian than among non-South Asian UK residents, and infections in South Asians occur more often during childhood. The UK's immunisation policy should be changed to protect ethnic minority children against HBV infection.
Medical subject headings
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B Vaccines