Patient Awareness of Need for Hepatitis A Vaccination (Prophylaxis) Before International Travel

ConclusionLow awareness of HAV vaccination was the predominant reason for not being protected before travel. Different modes of traveler education could improve prevention of hepatitis A. To highlight the risk of infection before traveling to endemic countries including Mexico, travel and consulate websites could list reminders of vaccine recommendations.

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Stephen J. Liu, Umid Sharapov, Monina Klevens Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research