Abstract

We evaluated factors associated with the presence of hepatitis A virus antibodies 23 years after initiating vaccination at ages 6-15 months. Among 67 participants, 86% (42/49) of those vaccinated at ages 12-15 months and 61% (11/18) of those vaccinated at 6 months remained seropositive at 23 years. Lack of maternal antibodies at enrollment and higher initial vaccine response were independently associated with higher antibody concentrations at 23 years. Further research is needed to assess the duration of hepatitis A vaccine protection and possible need for a booster dose.

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