Could fewer shots be enough? study tests hepatitis b vaccine dosing in kids
NCT ID NCT04294433
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving young children 2 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine works as well as the standard 3 doses. Over 400 children aged 2 to 18 months took part. Researchers measured immune protection and memory to see if a simpler schedule could be just as effective.
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Locations
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Laval University Research Hospital Center
Québec, Quebec, G1E7G9, Canada
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Équipe de recherche en vaccination
Québec, Quebec, G1E7G9, Canada
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