IS ROUTINE VACCINATION AGAINST HEPATITIS A NEEDED IN CHILDREN? EVALUATION OF PROPHYLAXIS WITH VACCINES IN SEVERAL REGIONS OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The article presents data on effectiveness of routine vaccination against hepatitis A in children. The results of program of specific prophylaxis of hepatitis A in several regions of Russian Federation are analyzed. Perspectives of implementation of obtained experience are discussed.Key words: children, hepatitis A, routine vaccination, regional vaccination calendars.(Voprosy sovremennoi pediatrii — Current Pediatrics. 2010;9(6):123-126