Vaccination Status of Alaska Native Persons With Hepatitis A Virus Infection-Alaska, 1996-2018

Following increases in reported cases of hepatitis A, we assessed the impact of hepatitis A vaccine in Alaska Native persons. During 1996-2018, only 6 cases of hepatitis A were identified, all in unvaccinated adults. Populations can be protected against hepatitis A by achieving sufficient vaccination coverage over time.

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After assessing the impact of hepatitis A vaccine in Alaska Native persons, it was found that only 6 cases of hepatitis A were identified from 1996 to 2018, all in unvaccinated adults. The study highlights the importance of achieving sufficient vaccination coverage over time to protect populations against hepatitis A.