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2.3 Groups with special vaccination requirements

2.3.10 Vaccination of inmates of correctional facilities

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Inmates of correctional facilities are at risk of acquiring influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B, and should be vaccinated against these infections (see Chapter 3.5, Hepatitis A, Chapter 3.6, Hepatitis B and Chapter 3.9, Influenza).70,71

References


70. Weinbaum CM, Sabin KM, Santibanez SS. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV in correctional populations: a review of epidemiology and prevention. AIDS 2005;19(Suppl 3):S41-6.

71. Crofts N, Cooper G, Stewart T, et al. Exposure to hepatitis A virus among blood donors, injecting drug users and prison entrants in Victoria. Journal of Viral Hepatitis 997;4:333-8.