Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022 Journal Articles uri icon

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abstract

  • Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccines have demonstrated safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy during the past 4 decades (1,2). However, vaccination coverage among adults has been suboptimal, limiting further reduction in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in the United States. This Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation expands the indicated age range for universal HepB vaccination to now include adults aged 19-59 years. Removing the risk factor assessment previously recommended to determine vaccine eligibility in this adult age group (2) could increase vaccination coverage and decrease hepatitis B cases.

authors

  • Weng, Mark K
  • Doshani, Mona
  • Khan, Mohammed A
  • Frey, Sharon
  • Ault, Kevin
  • Moore, Kelly L
  • Hall, Eric W
  • Morgan, Rebecca
  • Campos-Outcalt, Doug
  • Wester, Carolyn
  • Nelson, Noele P

publication date

  • April 1, 2022