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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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a significant public health threat in Europe, leading to chronic liver disease and cancer.
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Germany implemented universal childhood HBV vaccination in 1995, with updated recommendations for vaccination schedules over the years.
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Vaccination coverage for HBV in Germany ranged from 86.9% to 88.3% between 2013 and 2018, with a notable gap compared to DPT vaccination.
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The study aimed to assess adherence to HBV vaccination recommendations among children aged 3 to 17 in Germany from 2014 to 2017.
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Findings highlighted gaps in vaccination timing and adherence to recommendations, indicating opportunities for improving HBV vaccination coverage.

Bmc Infectious Diseases

by Sofie Gillesberg Lassen, Thomas Harder, Sandra Dudareva, Klaus Stark, Christina Poethko-Müller
January 16, 2026

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