The Latest Breaking News from Hepatitis

Danish University Approves CDC-Funded Trial That Would Delay Hepatitis B Shots for Half of 14,000 Newborns in Guinea-Bissau

A Danish university approved a CDC-funded trial delaying hepatitis B birth doses for half of 14,000 newborns. Why it is disputed and what comes next.

Medical Daily · 21h ago

Florida Plan to Drop Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, Hib, and Pneumococcal School Vaccine Rules Draws Doctors' Warnings

Florida may drop four vaccine requirements for schools and child care. See what hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib, and pneumococcal shots prevent and what comes next.

Medical Daily · Oct 11

Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau

Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

Hepatitis A symptoms as new cases are confirmed at UK primary schools

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The Independent UK · Oct 5

Hepatitis A alert issued to UK primary schools after new cases confirmed

UKHSA working with primary schools in Newcastle after cases identified

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, one of the first medicines doctors turned to was remdesivir, part of a family of medicines called nucleoside analogues that are also used to treat HIV, hepatitis and some cancers.

The Conversation · Oct 4

Florida Sets October 8 Lake Mary Hearing on Dropping Chickenpox, Hepatitis B and Two Other School Vaccine Requirements

Florida will hold an Oct. 8 hearing in Lake Mary on ending school and day-care rules for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib, and pneumococcal shots.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Mirum Plans 2027 Hepatitis D Filing After Phase 3 Win as U.S. Patients Rely on One Approved Drug

Mirum's hepatitis D antibody met its Phase 3 goal, and a 2027 FDA filing is planned. Hepcludex remains the only approved U.S. treatment.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Before You Donate Blood in India for the First Time, Know These 7 Essential Things

1. India Has a Chronic Blood Shortage, Your Donation Is Not a FormalityAccording to the National Blood Transfusion Council, India requires approximately 15 million units of blood annually and consistently falls short by over a million units. Most of that deficit hits rural hospitals and smaller district blood banks hardest.…

Times Life · Sep 28

Memorial created at school where boys were infected with HIV and hepatitis

Dozens of boys with haemophilia were given contaminated blood products while pupils at Lord Mayor’s Treloar’s College in Hampshire.

Evening Standard · Sep 26