Hepatitis A vaccine: immunogenicity following administration of a delayed immunization schedule in infants, children and adults

Vaccine. 2003 Jul 4;21(23):3208-11. doi: 10.1016/s0264-410x(03)00250-0.

Abstract

Current immunization schedules for hepatitis A vaccine specify administration of a booster within 6-12 or 6-18 months of the primary dose. However, there may be circumstances that disrupt this schedule and the efficacy of administering a booster beyond the recommended time is a practical concern for healthcare providers. In this study, a booster was administered to 268 participants (137: <18 years old), an average of 27 months (range 20-31) after the primary dose. In those tested after the booster, the median anti-HAV GMT was 1544 milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/ml). Response to a delayed booster was strong in children over 2 years old (GMT 1500-1960 mIU/ml) and adults (GMT 1622 mIU/ml), but was significantly lower in children under 2 years old (GMT 1109 mIU/ml). Findings suggest a booster administered 20-31 months after the primary dose is immunogenic and GMT in persons >2 years of age were comparable to those seen in adults and children who receive hepatitis A vaccine per schedule.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aging / immunology
  • Alaska
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Immunologic
  • Female
  • Hepatitis A Antibodies / analysis
  • Hepatitis A Antibodies / biosynthesis
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Schedule*
  • Immunization, Secondary
  • Infant
  • Male

Substances

  • Hepatitis A Antibodies
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines