The role of new hepatitis B vaccines in South Africa
Vaccination is key to eliminating hepatitis B virus infection in South Africa (SA). Despite introducing immunisation in 1995, as part of the expanded programme of immunisation (EPI), hepatitis B virus infection remains endemic, and EPI vaccine coverage is incomplete. In addition to infants, non...
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Main Authors: | G U van Zyl, T Maponga, H Rabie, J Taljaard |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2024-02-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1473 |
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