Acute hepatitis B notification rates in Flanders, Belgium, 2009 to 2017

Abstract: Background: Belgium is a low-endemic country for hepatitis B. Universal hepatitis B vaccination in infants with catch-up in the age cohort of 10-13 year-olds began in 1999. Aims: Our objective was to evaluate the effect of prevention and control strategies on acute hepatitis B notification rates in Flanders (Belgium) from 2009 to 2017. Methods: This observational study collected demographic data and risk factors for acute hepatitis B from mandatory notifications to the Agency for Care and Health. Results: In Flanders, acute hepatitis B notification rates per 100,000 population decrea... Mehr ...