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Prevention of Hepatitis A Through Active or Passive Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

MMWR Vol. (55-07)

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This report provides updated recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) concerning vaccination to prevent hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection in the United States. The goal of this report is to guide clinical practice and policy development related to the prevention of HAV infection. Upon completion of this educational activity, the reader should be able to 1) identify recommendations for the routine hepatitis A vaccination of children in the United States, 2) describe the epidemiology of hepatitis A in selected areas of the United States after implementation of ACIP¡¦s 1996 and 1999 recommendations for use of hepatitis A vaccine, 3) list the primary target groups for routine hepatitis A vaccination, and 4) describe the characteristics of currently licensed hepatitis A vaccines.

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