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Gaps in Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Hepatitis C Antibody-Positive Individuals Experiencing Homelessness.

Diana PartidaJesse G PowellDaniel GonzalezMandana Khalili
Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2022)
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.
Keyphrases
  • hepatitis b virus
  • hepatitis c virus
  • liver failure
  • healthcare
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • mental illness
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • antiretroviral therapy