Survey of hepatitis B virus infection status after 35 years of universal vaccination implementation in Taiwan.
Kai-Chi ChangMei-Hwei ChangHuey-Ling ChenFang-Wen ChengJia-Feng WuWei-Ju SuHong-Yuan HsuYen-Hsuan NiPublished in: Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver (2024)
The 35-year universal HBV vaccination program effectively reduced the burden of HBV infection, but complete eradication of HBV infection has not yet been achieved. In addition to immunization, comprehensive screening and antiviral therapy for infected individuals, especially for pregnant women, are crucial strategies to eliminate HBV.