Abstract:Background:: Vaccination compared to other measures is considered the most efficient and cost-effective strategy against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection which decreases the incidence of both HBV infection and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study involved 179 children vaccinated against HBV during infancy, and aimed to assess the immune status against HBV among HBV vaccinated children in different age groups. Methods: Participants were chosen according to previously settled inclusion and exclusion criteria. R… Show more
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