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- Hepatitis B vaccine and liver problems in U.S. children less than 6 years old, 1993 and 1994
Data to assess the benefits and risks of hepatitis B vaccine for the general population of U.S. children are sparse. This study addressed the problem of external validity found in previous studies of high risk populations by evaluating the benefit of hepatitis B vaccination for the general population of American children. We calculated the risk of liver problems among hepatitis B vaccinated and non-hepatitis B vaccinated children using logistic regression.
Source: Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan - Hepatitis B vaccination of male neonates and Autism diagnosis, NHIS 1997-2002
Universal hepatitis B vaccination was recommended for U.S. newborns in 1991; however, safety findings are mixed. The association between hepatitis B vaccination of male neonates and parental report of autism diagnosis was determined. This cross-sectional study used weighted probability samples obtained from National Health Interview Survey 1997–2002 data sets. Vaccination status was determined from the vaccination record.
Source: Carolyn M. Gallagher, Melody S. Goodman - Should We Be Concerned About Vaccines Made in China?
Seventeen children were reported to have died after receiving a hepatitis B vaccine manufactured by Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co., Ltd.
Source: The Vaccine Reaction - Arthus Reaction to Recombinant Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine
A severe, local, inflammatory, late-phase reaction accompanied by skin necrosis occurred after an infant was given an intramuscular injection of recombinant hepatitis B virus vaccine. The clinical course and appearance of the rash were typical of an Arthus reaction. Although not identical to this case, prior reported cases of complement-mediated reactions occurring after hepatitis B virus infection or vaccination provide theoretical support for this diagnosis.
Source: Department of Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Fresno, California - 50 studies showing the harmful effects of Hep B
50 studies showing the harmful effects of Hep B.
Source: Green Med Info - Hepatitis B vaccination and associated oral manifestations: a non-systematic review of literature and case reports
Hepatitis B vaccine has been administered in children and adults routinely to reduce the incidence of the disease. Even though, hepatitis B vaccine is considered as highly safe, some adverse reactions have been reported.
Source: Department of Oral Maxillofacial Sciences, Alfarabi College of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
