Effect of thimerosal recommendations on hospitals' neonatal hepatitis B vaccination policies

被引:13
作者
Brayden, RM
Pearson, KA
Sigafoos, J
Renfrew, BL
Berman, S
机构
[1] Univ Colorado, Dept Pediat, Denver, CO 80202 USA
[2] Univ Colorado, Colorado Rural Immunizat Serv Project, Denver, CO 80202 USA
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10.1067/mpd.2001.112896
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
We describe neonatal hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine policies in Colorado before and after thimerosal recommendations, plans for use of thimerosal-free HBV vaccine, and nurses' awareness of high-risk criteria for HBV vaccination. The results suggest that fewer neonates are receiving HBV vaccine at birth hospitals.
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