Variation in hepatitis B immunization coverage rates associated with provider practices after the temporary suspension of the birth dose

• Main Authors: Mullooly John P (Author), Wei Feifei (Author), France Eric K (Author), Yu Xian-Jie (Author), Chan K Arnold (Author), Kleinman Ken (Author), Lin Nancy D (Author), Black Steven (Author), Shay David K (Author), Kolczak Margarette (Author), Lieu Tracy A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics and U.S. Public Health Service recommended suspending the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine due to concerns about potential mercury exposure. A previous report found that overall national h...