Gaps in Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Hepatitis C Antibody–Positive Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. (7th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Partida, Diana; Powell, Jesse; Gonzalez, Daniel; Khalili, Mandana
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 9:Number 5(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-04-07
• Subjects: viral hepatitis -- vulnerable populations -- homeless shelter -- vaccine hesitancy -- COVID-19; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac175
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Vaccination for both hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV) is recommended in hepatitis C infection (HCV). Among HCV antibody–positive persons experiencing homelessness, we identified high rates of HAV (34%) and HBV vaccine (35%) eligibility, highlighting critical gaps in HCV preventative services. Following education, 54% and 72% underwent HAV and HBV vaccination, respectively.