Hepatitis B virus transmission in pre-adolescent schoolchildren in four multi-ethnic areas of England.

The aim of this study was to estimate the amount of childhood hepatitis B virus transmission in children born in the UK, a very low-prevalence country, that is preventable only by universal hepatitis B immunization of infants. Oral fluid specimens were collected from schoolchildren aged 7-11 years in four inner city multi-ethnic areas and tested for the presence of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc). Those found positive or indeterminate were followed up with testing on serum to confirm their hepatitis B status.

Promoting uptake of influenza vaccination among health care workers: a randomized controlled trial.

In a randomized controlled trial, an intensive promotional campaign failed to increase the uptake of vaccination against influenza among health care workers. The uptake of vaccination was low.

Provision of services to asylum seekers. Are there lessons from the experience with Kosovan refugees?

Arrangements that were made to receive and support Kosovan refugees in the United Kingdom should be applied to asylum seekers arriving in the country.