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In Thailand, the prevalence of chronic Hepatitis B has significantly decreased due to the country's successful vaccination programs. Historically, Thailand had a high rate of Hepatitis B infection, with around 5-10% of the population affected. However, after implementing universal vaccination for newborns in 1992, the infection rate dropped. Today, the prevalence of Hepatitis B in children under five is less than 1%. This is a result of consistent high vaccination coverage, particularly the birth dose, which has been crucial in preventing mother-to-child transmission(
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Among the general population, estimates suggest that between 5-6% of adults in Thailand may still carry the virus, but the overall prevalence has declined thanks to continued vaccination efforts(
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Among the general population, estimates suggest that between 5-6% of adults in Thailand may still carry the virus, but the overall prevalence has declined thanks to continued vaccination efforts(