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IMNHEPB
Ever had Hepatitis B shot (no shot record available)
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Description

For sample children under 6 years old (in 1992-1996) or under 18 years old (in 1997-2003) who have had immunization shots but do not have a shot record, IMNHEPB reports if the person has ever received a Hepatitis B shot.

Users are strongly encouraged to visit the Universe tab for more information on changes in the universe across surveyed years.

Comparability

Changes in the universe limit the comparability of this variable. As always, users are advised to use the appropriate weight for their analyses.

Universe

  • 1992-1993: Sample persons under age 6 with no available shot record, who ever received an immunization.
  • 1994-1996: Sample persons under age 6 and all children 19-35 months old, with no available shot record who ever received an immunization.
  • 1997: Sample children under age 18 and all children 19-35 months old in quarters 1 and 2 and 12-35 months old in quarters 3 and 4 who have had shots but have no known shot record.
  • 1998-2002: Sample children under age 18 and all children 12-35 months old who have had shots but have no known shot record.
  • 2003: Sample children under age 18 who have had shots but have no known shot record.

Availability

  • 1992-2003

Weights