Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Titers at One and Two Years after Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination in Healthy Young Japanese Adults

摘要

Objective Since healthcare providers face an increased risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection because of their work, vaccination plays a critical role in preventing HBV transmission. However, the duration for which acquired HBV surface antibodies (anti-HBs) persist remains unknown. To evaluate the primary immunologic response to HBV vaccination and its persistence in healthy Japanese adolescents.