Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are recommended to receive testing for hepatitis B, and hepatitis B vaccine as appropriate
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are recommended to:
- have their risks and vaccination status for hepatitis B reviewed
- receive testing for previous hepatitis B virus infection (see Serological testing before hepatitis B vaccination)
- receive vaccination if non-immune
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a higher risk of acquiring new hepatitis B virus infection than non-Indigenous Australians.2,3
Adult-formulation hepatitis B vaccine should be given in a 3-dose schedule.
See Table. Monovalent hepatitis B vaccines for adolescents and adults in Vaccines, dosage and administration.
See also Vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Last updated:
4 June 2018
Last reviewed:
4 June 2018
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