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    Vaccine. 2011 Apr 12;29(17):3254-9. Epub 2011 Feb 23.

    Predictors of hepatitis A vaccination among young children in the United States.

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    Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS G-37, Atlanta, GA 30333, United States. gdn8@cdc.gov

    Abstract

    We analysed data from the 2009 National Immunization Survey to determine potential predictors of hepatitis A vaccination coverage among children aged 19-35 months. Overall national coverage was 75% for ≥1 dose. Residence in a state with hepatitis A vaccination recommendations prior to 2006, or in a metropolitan statistical area within such state, or being a minority child were among the variables independently associated with higher vaccination coverage. While hepatitis A vaccination coverage has improved since nationwide routine childhood vaccination began in 2006, coverage remains lower than that for other recommended childhood vaccines.

    Published by Elsevier Ltd.

    PMID:
    21352942
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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