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[Hepatitis B: is the current vaccination policy the correct one everywhere?]
F Paolillo1, A Ercoli, A F Podestà
1Reparto di Neonatologia e Patologia Neonatale, Ospedale Maggiore, Lodi, Italia.
La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) perinatal transmission is not a major concern. Universal infant vaccination, not just for babies born to Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive mothers, is recommended for public health improvement.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Virology
- Public Health
Context:
- Evaluating the incidence of perinatal Hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission.
- Assessing the efficacy of current vaccination policies for infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers.
Purpose:
- To determine the actual incidence of perinatal HBV transmission.
- To ascertain if vaccinating only infants of HBsAg-positive mothers is sufficient.
- To recommend optimal public health strategies for HBV prevention.
Summary:
- Retrospective analysis of babies born to HBsAg-positive mothers over nine years.
- Findings indicate low perinatal transmission rates of HBV.
- Current policy of selective vaccination is deemed insufficient.
Impact:
- Suggests a shift towards universal infant vaccination for enhanced public health.
- Recommends vaccinating all infants, with specific timing for those born to HBsAg-positive mothers.
- Aims to improve overall HBV prevention strategies and outcomes.