Viral hepatitis B, which is a major health problem worldwide, is endemic in Italy. In response to this, vaccination became compulsory in 1991. Vaccine is administered to neonates and 12-year-old adolescents; in 12 years time, all Italians under the age of 24 will be immune to HBV.

Vaccination against hepatitis B: the Italian strategy. / A.R. ZANETTI, E. TANZI, L. ROMANO', I. GRAPPASONNI. - In: VACCINE. - ISSN 0264-410X. - 11:11(1993), pp. 521-524.

Vaccination against hepatitis B: the Italian strategy.

A.R. ZANETTI
Primo
;
E. TANZI
Secondo
;
L. ROMANO'
Penultimo
;
1993

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Viral hepatitis B, which is a major health problem worldwide, is endemic in Italy. In response to this, vaccination became compulsory in 1991. Vaccine is administered to neonates and 12-year-old adolescents; in 12 years time, all Italians under the age of 24 will be immune to HBV.
Settore MED/42 - Igiene Generale e Applicata
1993
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