Effects of a Nurse-Managed Program on Hepatitis A and B Vaccine Completion Among Homeless Adults

Abstract

Background-Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection constitutes a major health problem for homeless persons. Ability to complete an HBV vaccination series is complicated by the need to prioritize competing needs, such as addiction issues, safe places to sleep, and food, over health concerns.

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