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The effectiveness of two doses of Hecolin vaccine in response to outbreaks in resource-limited settings

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • The use of Hecolin vaccine with a 2-dose schedule can replace the 3-dose schedule during campaigns in HEV outbreak settings. • Vaccination against hepatitis E during pregnancy may be feasible. • A single dose of the vaccine may not provide full protection.

Source: Virologica Sinica

DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2025.11.001

Authors: Fan Zhang, Jianbo Xia, Ling Wang

Institutions: Peking University, Hubei Provincial Women and Children's Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,500