Hepatitis B Vaccination Rate in Patients with Diabetes: Assessment of Racial and Socioeconomic Disparity
Journal Title: International Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Less hygienic use of blood glucose monitoring equipment such as blood glucose meters, lancets, finger stick devices or other diabetes-care equipment such as syringes or insulin pens by self-administration often exposes the diabetic patient to Hepatitis B infection. This study evaluates hepatitis B vaccination among individuals with diabetes.
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Aytaman Ayse, Ojike Nwakile, Zizi Samantha, Pandi-Perumal SR, Lukolic Ismet, Bhanvadia Amit, Nwamaghinna Felix, Kamran Haroon, Akivis Alla, Bankole Olusegun, McFarlane Samy I
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