NACI newest recommendations on the use of Hepatitis B vaccine

NACI have released the update on the recommended use of Hepatitis B vaccine. It includes 4 main recommendations:

1. NACI does not recommend routine booster doses of HB vaccine for immunocompetent individuals following the completion of a recommended HB immunization schedule given in infancy.
2. NACI recommends that adults with diabetes need not be considered as a separate high risk group for immunization with HB vaccine.
3. For immunocompromised individuals, initial annual monitoring of HB antibody levels following HB immunization may be considered
4. Immunization with HB-containing vaccine should be provided according to determined provincial and territorial (P/T) schedules.