Author: Catherine M. Dentinger, FNP, MS; Brian J. McMahon, MD, MACP
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Hepatitis A
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New Information2009-01-09
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule—United States, 2009
Newly Cited Reference2007-10-19
Update: Prevention of hepatitis A after exposure to hepatitis A virus and in international travelers. Updated recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Newly Cited Reference2007-10-18
Hepatitis A vaccine versus immune globulin for postexposure prophylaxis.
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Brian J. McMahon, MD, MACP has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Catherine M. Dentinger, FNP, MS has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.

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