Abstract
In patients on hemodialysis with a history of failure to respond to hepatitis B vaccination, intradermal revaccination is more effective than repeat intramuscular vaccination. Intradermal vaccine administration might become the standard of care for high-risk patients.
MeSH terms
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Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage*
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Hepatitis B Vaccines / immunology*
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Hepatitis B, Chronic / epidemiology
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Hepatitis B, Chronic / prevention & control*
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Humans
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Injections, Intradermal
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / epidemiology
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
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Renal Dialysis*
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Risk Factors