[Engerix B vaccine in prophylaxis of hepatitis B virus infection in children with diabetes].

Abstract

Twenty children with diabetes received Engerix B vaccine against virus hepatitis B. The antibody level was studied one month after completion of accelerated vaccination course. All patients achieved protective antibody level. The number of patients with diabetes in Poland is increasing. Virus hepatitis B makes worse the prognosis. Good effects of vaccinations are the encouragement to undertaking such management in all diabetic clinics in Poland.

• Authors: A Tańska
• Journal: Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960) (Wiad Lek) Vol. 47 Issue 3-4 Pg. 107-10 (Feb 1994) ISSN: 0043-5147 [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Szczepionka engerix B w zapobieganiu zakazenia wirusem zapalenia watroby typu B (HBV) u dzieci chorych na cukrzyce.
• PMID: 7975633 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Engerix-B
• Hepatitis B Antibodies
• Hepatitis B Vaccines
• Vaccines, Synthetic

Topics

• Adolescent
• Child
• Diabetes Complications
• Female
• Hepatitis B (immunology, prevention & control)
• Hepatitis B Antibodies (analysis)
• Hepatitis B Vaccines (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Male
• Poland
• Vaccines, Synthetic (administration & dosage)