Compliance with Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines for Children and Adolescents Aged 3 to 17 in Germany from 2014 to 2017: Findings from a National Cross-Sectional Study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Compliance with Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines for Children and Adolescents Aged 3 to 17 in Germany from 2014 to 2017: Findings from a National Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Sofie Gillesberg Lassen

  • Thomas Harder

  • Sandra Dudareva

  • Klaus Stark

  • Christina Poethko-Müller

  • January 16, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Compliance with Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines for Children and Adolescents Aged 3 to 17 in Germany from 2014 to 2017: Findings from a National Cross-Sectional Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationChildren and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years in Germany.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • HBV vaccination coverage ranged from 86.9% to 88.3% from 2013-2018, with specific years noted.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Administer HBV vaccination series at ages 2, 4, and 11 months.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Catch-up vaccinations recommended until 18 years of age, especially for those who missed initial doses.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Ensure timely administration of HBV vaccination doses.
        • Monitor spacing of doses to ensure compliance with guidelines.
        • Utilize health services to improve vaccination coverage.
        • Follow up on vaccination status to ensure adherence to recommendations.

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