A new protocol for Hepatitis A vaccination to prevent a vaccine-resistant virus
(University of Barcelona) Researchers of the University of Barcelona (UB) have analysed, with massive sequencing techniques for the first time, the evolution of the Hepatitis A virus with samples from patients. The results, published in the journal EBioMedicine, show the presence of variants of the virus that could escape the effects of the vaccine. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Chinese Blood Plasma Feared Contaminated With HIV Tests Negative, Investigators Say
(BEIJING) — Chinese investigators said Thursday tests on a batch of a plasma product feared to have been contaminated with HIV have turned up negative for the virus that causes AIDS.
The result appears to have headed off the possibility of yet another scandal involving medical products in the country. Incidents include the falsifying of production records for rabies vaccines that prompted a nationwide crackdown on the industry and the injecting of other faulty vaccines.
Public outrage over such scandals has alarmed the leadership of the ruling Communist Party, moving it to respond more quickly and firmly than in the ...
Source: TIME: Health - February 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Associated Press Tags: Uncategorized China onetime Source Type: news
FluMist, HBV Vax Make the 2019 Immunization Schedule
(MedPage Today) -- Also, routine hepatitis A vaccination for the homelessness (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 5, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2019 ACIP Schedule Updates Influenza, Hepatitis Vaccine Recs 2019 ACIP Schedule Updates Influenza, Hepatitis Vaccine Recs
The schedule also includes updated recommendations for influenza and hepatitis B vaccines.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Hepatitis B | Medscape Hepatitis B | Medscape
Review in-depth clinical information, latest medical news, and guidelines on hepatitis B infection. Read the latest on prevention of hepatitis B virus with the hepatitis B vaccine. (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Resource Center Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the possible side effects of the hepatitis B vaccine?
Side effects of the hepatitis B vaccine can include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. There may also be no side effects at all. Learn more about the possible side effects of the hepatitis B vaccine here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Source Type: news
Uganda: Government On Course With Hepatitis B Vaccinations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -Government is carrying out vaccinations of adults infected with Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) majorly in the North and North Eastern regions, as efforts are made to extend the treatment to other regions of the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 17, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Vaxelis (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Inactivated Poliovirus, Haemophilus b Conjugate [Meningococcal Protein Conjugate] and Hepatitis B [Recombinant] Vaccine) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 16, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Travellers hunt for Twinrix vaccine during shortage
Canadians packing up to head south on vacation this winter may have trouble finding the vaccines they need to protect themselves against diseases such as hepatitis. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Ottawa Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
Newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine to prevent them from contracting the hepatitis B virus during their lifetime. Learn more about the benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news
Hepatitis C | Medscape Hepatitis C | Medscape
Review clinical reference information, guidelines, and medical news on hepatitis C--hepatitis C symptoms and hepatitis C treatment. Read about hepatitis C transmission, hepatitis C tests, hepatitis C vaccine, and hepatitis C cure. (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Resource Center Source Type: news
New strains of hepatitis C found in Africa
(Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute) The largest population study of hepatitis C in Africa has found three new strains of the virus circulating in the general population in sub-Saharan Africa. The discovery suggests certain antiviral drugs used in the West may be less effective against these strains, and local clinical trials of patients are urgently needed. Published in Hepatology, the study could inform hepatitis C vaccine development and assist the World Health Organisation's aim of eliminating hepatitis C globally. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - December 17, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Chronic hepatitis B virus infection
This Seminar describes the epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, vaccination, pathophysiology, risk factors and management of chronic HBV infection, and existing controversies, concluding with a discussion of future prospects. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - November 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hepatitis B: vaccine recommendations during supply constraints
These recommendations say that the overall supply of hepatitis B vaccine to the UK has improved and vaccine is available for all indications. The temporary recommendations and other related documents will remain on gov.uk in case of future supply constraints as the same principles of prioritisation will apply. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - November 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Record Prompts Can Improve Hepatitis Diagnosis Health Record Prompts Can Improve Hepatitis Diagnosis
Despite guidelines, one in five people with HIV have not been tested for hepatitis C and one in three have not been vaccinated for hepatitis B. Can electronic health record reminders change this?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nursing News Source Type: news
