How Old Do You Have to Be To Receive Yellow Fever Vaccine?
Discussion
In the United States, Yellow Fever (YF) is rare and usually due to traveler’s coming to the US from Africa (34 countries) or South America (13 countries, see maps here) This wasn’t always true. There were numerous outbreaks in the past few centuries. However, after the Spanish-American War, a YF commission was sent to Cuba that proved YF was mosquito-borne and 1 year later major improvement was seen due to a multi-pronged mosquito control program.
“In May 1900, the U.S. Army,…formed the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission to gather data in Cuba that might inspire improvements in the publi...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 9, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Nigeria: Kano Mass Wedding - Intending Couples Test Positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, Pregnancy
[Vanguard] Some intending couples for the Kano mass wedding scheduled to be held soon have already tested positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, sickle cell and pregnancy. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 7, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Source Type: news
Should you pick Novavax ’s COVID-19 shot over mRNA options?
For cardiologist Eric Topol, this week’s vaccine news presented a personal dilemma. Topol, who directs the Scripps Research Translational Institute and is a popular commenter on COVID-19 research, had hoped to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax, rather than a messenger RNA (mRNA) shot from Pfizer or Moderna. Novavax relies on an older, protein-based approach that has shown long-lasting effects against other pathogens, and Topol wondered whether it might produce more durable protection. On Tuesday, it seemed he might get his chance: a drugstore he visited for an mRNA vaccine ran out of doses, and hours later the...
Source: ScienceNOW - October 6, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Hepatitis outbreak at Maine restaurant puts hundreds of diners at risk
An employee at Marco's Italian Restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, came to work several days last month while they were infected with Hepatitis A, the Maine CDC announced this week. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Characteristics Associated With Treatment Among HCV Patients Characteristics Associated With Treatment Among HCV Patients
This study examined treatment patterns and characteristics associated with receipt of treatment among patients diagnosed with HCV. What factors are associated with lower rates of receiving treatment?Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - October 4, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Alcohol Use Not Tied to Sustained Virologic Response With Hepatitis C Treatment
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 -- Alcohol use is not associated with lower odds of sustained virologic response (SVR) among patients initiating direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
No Need to Restrict Hep C DAA Therapy Based on Alcohol Use No Need to Restrict Hep C DAA Therapy Based on Alcohol Use
Alcohol use at any level was not associated with a lower likelihood of responding to direct-acting antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus infection.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - September 27, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Contribution of Alcohol Use in HIV/HCV Co-infection to Mortality Contribution of Alcohol Use in HIV/HCV Co-infection to Mortality
Does the association between alcohol use and all-cause mortality in persons with HIV differ by HCV status?Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - September 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Heavy Drinking Not Tied to Lower Response to DAAs for Hepatitis C
(MedPage Today) -- Alcohol use and alcohol use disorder (AUD) were not associated with lower odds of sustained virologic response to direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a retrospective... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - September 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
CDC: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on a proposed information collection project titled "Formative Research and Tool Development." This information collection request is designed to allow CDC's National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) to conduct formative research information collection activities used to inform many aspects of surveillance, communications, health promotion, and research project development for NCHHSTP's four priority diseases: HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STD/STI), viral hepatitis, tuberculosis elimination (TB), ...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - September 26, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Dynamic Risk Assessment for HCC in Patients With Chronic HCV Dynamic Risk Assessment for HCC in Patients With Chronic HCV
The authors developed a model for identifying hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors in individuals with chronic HCV, across antiviral treatment status and interactions with cirrhosis.Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Advancing care for people with HIV and hepatitis C
A set of studies co-authored by Yale researchers seeks to address racial disparities in access to treatment for people living with both hepatitis C and HIV. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - September 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Addressing disparities in HIV and hepatitis C care
A set of studies co-authored by Yale researchers seeks to address racial disparities in access to treatment for people living with both hepatitis C and HIV. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - September 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Revaccination Suggested for Hep B Vaccine Nonresponders After Hep C Cure
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 -- Patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) who do not respond to hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine should undergo revaccination after HCV treatment and eradication, according to a study published online July 31 in The... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
