Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
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23
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21
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18
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17
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16
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15
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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09
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08
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07
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06
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05
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04
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03
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02
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01
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00
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| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don' t know | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults, SHOTHEPBEV indicates whether sample adults had ever received the hepatitis B vaccine.
The questionnaire text has changed over time, please see below for more detailed information:
[show more]Along with the question, "Have you ever received the hepatitis B vaccine?," the survey form included the following information, which interviewers were to read "if necessary":
This [the hepatitis B vaccine] is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
and since 2023:
The hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1982 for newborn infants, adolescents, and people who may be exposed to the Hepatitis B virus. Since 2022, it is recommended for all persons under age 60, and for persons aged 60 years and older who may be exposed to the Hepatitis B virus.
The Field Representative's Manual for 2000-2003 provided the following additional information, which was not routinely shared with respondents:
This relatively new vaccine protects against a certain type of viral liver infection (hepatitis) which affects many adolescents to young adults. It is usually given as a series of three injections in the first two years of life, beginning between birth and 2 months of age.
It is worth noting that, since 2023, NHIS also specifies that the hepatitis B vaccine is given in two or three separate doses.
Those with an affirmative response in SHOTHEPBEV were asked a follow-up question about the number of doses (less than 3 versus at least 3) of hepatitis B vaccine they had received (SHOTHEPBNO).
For similar variables see the variable description for SHOTHEPAEV
Comparability
This variable is largely comparable over time. Some differences in universe must be accounted for to properly compare this variable across samples. See the Universe tab for details.
In addition to changes in universe, the NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2000-2018: Sample adults age 18+.
- 2021: Sample adults age 18+.
- 2023: Sample adults age 32+.
Availability
- 2000-2018, 2021, 2023
Survey Text
| 2023 | 2014 | 2008 | 2002 |
| 2021 | 2013 | 2007 | 2001 |
| 2018 | 2012 | 2006 | 2000 |
| 2017 | 2011 | 2005 | |
| 2016 | 2010 | 2004 | |
| 2015 | 2009 | 2003 |
2023
Survey form
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Question ID: IMS.0180.00.3
Variable: SHTHEPB1_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
Variable: SHTHEPB1_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
The hepatitis B vaccine is given in two or three separate doses. Although it can be given as a
combination vaccination with hepatitis A, it is different from the hepatitis A vaccine. Have you
EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: The hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1982 for newborn infants,
adolescents, and people who may be exposed to the Hepatitis B virus. Since 2022, it is
recommended for all persons under age 60, and for persons aged 60 years and older who may be
exposed to the Hepatitis B virus.
Response:combination vaccination with hepatitis A, it is different from the hepatitis A vaccine. Have you
EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: The hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1982 for newborn infants,
adolescents, and people who may be exposed to the Hepatitis B virus. Since 2022, it is
recommended for all persons under age 60, and for persons aged 60 years and older who may be
exposed to the Hepatitis B virus.
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 32+
Skip Instructions:1,2,RF,DK if SCE.HEPEV_A=1 [goto WORKHEALTH_A]
else [goto LIVEHEP_A]
else [goto LIVEHEP_A]
2021
Survey form
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Question ID: IMS.0180.00.3
Variable: SHTHEPB_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
Variable: SHTHEPB_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
The hepatitis B vaccine is given in three separate doses. Although it can be given as a combination vaccination with hepatitis A, it is different from the hepatitis A vaccine. Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
Read if necessary: The hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
Response:Read if necessary: The hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+
Skip Instructions:1,2,RF,DK [goto SHTHEPA_A]
2018
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2017
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2016
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2015
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2014
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2013
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2012
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2011
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2010
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2009
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2008
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2007
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2006
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2005
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2004
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2003
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2002
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2001
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
2000
Survey form
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Question ID: AAU.370_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
(2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPA]
Weights
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