Temporary hepatitis B vaccination recommendations issued in light of vaccine shortages

Global shortages of hepatitis B vaccines, including combination hepatitis A and B vaccines, have prompted Public Health England (PHE) to issue temporary recommendations for vaccine prioritisation and use.

by Sandhiya Sodha
The hepatitis B vaccine shortage could last until early 2018. | SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
The hepatitis B vaccine shortage could last until early 2018. | SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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