Surveillance and response of hepatitis B virus in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, 1988–2014

Authors

  • Ada Wai-chi Lin Special Preventive Programme, Department of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
  • Ka-Hing Wong Special Preventive Programme, Department of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2015.6.3.003

Abstract

The changing epidemiology of hepatitis B in Hong Kong from three-decade commitment in hepatitis B control was reviewed. Yet the disease burden from hepatitis B among adults who had not benefited from the universal neonatal hepatitis B immunization programme needs to be addressed.

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Published

03-02-2016

How to Cite

1.
Lin AW- chi, Wong K-H. Surveillance and response of hepatitis B virus in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, 1988–2014. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2016 Feb. 3 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];7(1). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/385

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2016): January – March

Section

Brief Report