Am
J Public Health 1992 Jun;82(6):885-8.
A neonatal hepatitis B surveillance and vaccination program: New York City,
1987 to 1988.
Henning KJ, Pollack DM, Friedman SM.
New York City Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization, Epidemiology
and Prevention Services, NY 10013.
From July 1987 to June 1988, 1030 pregnant women with hepatitis B were
reported to a New York City surveillance program. Among 832 infants under
follow-up, the coverage rates for combined hepatitis B immune globulin
and vaccine doses 1, 2, and 3 were 84%, 77%, and 59%, respectively. Infants
covered by Medicaid and uninsured Black and Hispanic infants were significantly
less likely to be completely vaccinated. An estimated 160 cases of chronic
hepatitis B infection were prevented among infants enrolled in the program.
Strategies are needed to improve vaccine coverage among hard-to-reach
groups.
PMID: 1585970 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
