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Organization - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
HEPLISAV-B |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Minimum age approved for vaccine prevention of infection caused | 18 years

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