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Hepatitis B immunization programme: lessons learnt in Greece

G Papaevangelou1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Athens, Greece.

Vaccine
|January 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Greece implemented a national hepatitis B prevention program in 1998, including universal infant and adolescent immunization. This initiative aims to reduce the high hepatitis B virus (HBV) burden in the European Union.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Greece historically faced the highest hepatitis B virus (HBV) burden within the European Union.
  • Heterosexual contact was the primary transmission route, particularly affecting adult males (30%) and women of reproductive age (50%).
  • An earlier prevention program targeting high-risk groups (initiated 1982) showed limited impact on disease incidence and prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the implementation and components of Greece's national hepatitis B prevention program.
  • To outline the strategic shift from a targeted to a universal immunization approach.
  • To address the persistent public health challenge of hepatitis B in Greece.

Main Methods:

  • The national program, effective from early 1998, integrated universal infant and adolescent immunization.
  • Screening of pregnant women was included as a key component.
  • Continued immunization of high-risk groups was maintained alongside universal strategies.

Main Results:

  • The abstract does not contain specific results data.
  • The program's implementation signifies a comprehensive public health strategy shift.
  • Focus on universal vaccination and screening aims to control HBV transmission.

Conclusions:

  • The national hepatitis B prevention program represents a significant public health intervention in Greece.
  • Universal immunization and targeted screening are key strategies to combat HBV.
  • The program's success will be measured by its impact on HBV incidence and prevalence.

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