An adolescent hepatitis B immunisation program. The Preston experience.
An adolescent hepatitis B immunisation program was conducted in all post primary schools in the City of Preston, Melbourne, Victoria, in 1993. The program was funded entirely by the City of Preston using SmithKline Beecham, Engerix B Adult Vaccine. A total of 857 Year 9 students in 8 schools were offered a three-dose course of Hepatitis B vaccine; 85% of all students elected to enter the program; 78% of all students completed the program; 95% of students who started the program completed the three-dose schedule. No side effects from the 2041 doses were reported. The program was well accepted and tolerated by the students with minimum side effects at a total cost of $34 per completed course.
Adolescent↗