People who are inmates of correctional facilities are recommended to receive hepatitis A vaccine
People who are inmates of correctional facilities are recommended to receive hepatitis A vaccine.
See Epidemiology.
2 doses are required, with a recommended interval between doses of 6 months.
See Table. Recommended doses and schedules for monovalent hepatitis A vaccines.
If the person is also at risk of acquiring hepatitis B, they can receive a combination hepatitis A/hepatitis B vaccine. This is usually given in 3 doses.
See Table. Recommended doses and schedules for combination hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines.
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