Communities with an increased risk of hepatitis A
Children age 1 year and older living in communities with a high
incidence of
hepatitis A should be vaccinated against the disease.
Although the vaccines are licensed in Canada for use in children age 1 and
older, studies show that the vaccines are safe and work in children age 6
months and older.1, 2
Some Canadian communities where hepatitis A infection rates are high
may recommend the vaccination of their residents. Contact your local or
provincial health authority to find out whether you should consider the
hepatitis A vaccine for yourself or your child.
Citations
- Troisi CL, et al. (1997). Immunization of seronegative
infants with hepatitis A vaccine (HARRIX; SKB): A comparative study of two
dosing schedules. Vaccine, 15(15):
1613–1617.
- Dagan R, et al. (2000). Immunization against hepatitis
A in the first year of life: Priming despite the presence of maternal antibody.
Pediatric Infection Disease Journal, 19(11): 1045–1052.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MD, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
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| Last Revised | November 11, 2011 |
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Last Revised:
November 11, 2011
Troisi CL, et al. (1997). Immunization of seronegative
infants with hepatitis A vaccine (HARRIX; SKB): A comparative study of two
dosing schedules. Vaccine, 15(15):
1613–1617.
Dagan R, et al. (2000). Immunization against hepatitis
A in the first year of life: Priming despite the presence of maternal antibody.
Pediatric Infection Disease Journal, 19(11): 1045–1052.
