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Published on: February 19, 2019
[Active and passive immunization against acute viral hepatitis]
1Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: The authors present the main indications related to the use of passive and active immunization against acute viral hepatitis, specially the composition, characteristics and current aspects of hepatitis A vaccination. Measures for hepatitis B prevention are also discussed. METHODS: The most recent and relevant articles published about the subject were selected and the special aspects of the immunological response, through different pediatric ages, are shown. RESULTS: The text analyzes the general measures for prevention of hepatitis A using the two inactivated vaccines, and also summarizes the indications and composition of the hepatitis B vaccines. CONCLUSIONS: Literature provides the guidelines for active and passive immunization against viral hepatitis and the present review is an update in the subject.
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