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Hepatitis vaccine

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It is mainly caused by viral infection. The four most common hepatitis viruses are hepatitis A, B, C and E. In addition, there is hepatitis D, which is rarer.

Other causes of hepatitis include bacterial infection, liver injury caused by a toxin and certain medical conditions.  

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Recent publications

Documenting the impact of hepatitis B immunization: Best practices for conducting a serosurvey

The global prevalence of hepatitis E virus and susceptibility: A systematic review

The global prevalence of hepatitis A virus infection and susceptibility: A systematic review 

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WHO position papers on vaccines, including hepatitis 

Immunological basis for immunization series, including hepatitis vaccines

WHO prequalified hepatitis vaccine

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Meningococcal disease 

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