Task Force: Screen high-risk individuals for hepatitis B
Main Points: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening for nonpregnant high-risk adolescents and
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Postnatal immunoprophylaxis effective for preventing maternal transmission of hepatitis B
Main Point: Postnatal prophylaxis is highly effective in preventing maternal transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, according to an
Read moreViral hepatitis remains a major health concern in the U.S.
Main Point: Experts comment on HHS 2014-2016 Viral Hepatitis Action Plan. Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine Study Further: Untreated
Read moreSmall cash incentives dramatically improve hepatitis B vaccination rates among injecting drug users
Main Point: Small financial incentives, totalling as little as £30, can dramatically increase the likelihood of people who inject drugs
Read moreU.S. survey reveals 2.7 million living with chronic Hep C virus
Main Points: A survey of U.S. households conducted between 2003 and 2010 revealed that approximately 2.7 million US residents are
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