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Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US

Before the United States began vaccinating all infants at birth with the hepatitis B vaccine in 1991, around 18,000 children every year contracted the virus before their 10th birthday – about half of them at birth. About 90% of that subset developed a chronic infection.

The Conversation

CDC panel votes to delay MMRV vaccines

The vote was a significant step toward revising childhood immunizations.

Axios

CDC’s new vaccine advisers recommend splitting up MMRV shot - Roll Call

The change was backed by an advisory panel whose members were handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Roll Call

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Kennedy's advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines

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The Independent UK

Crunch time arrives for RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers

Critics think the two days of meetings will rubber-stamp additional limits on who can get routine shots.

Axios

RFK's handpicked advisers are coming for the childhood vaccine schedule. Here's what to know.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may vote to disrupt the childhood vaccine schedule, despite what experts say is a lack of evidence to do so.

LiveScience

US Vaccine Panel To Hold High-stakes Policy Meeting

A US panel stacked with figures sympathetic to the anti-vaccine movement will on Thursday take on federal immunization recommendations in a highly politicized meeting that could upend longstanding medical advice.

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Ex-CDC chief details agency turmoil under RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez provided a window into the ongoing turmoil at the public health agency.

Axios

GOP shows division on Kennedy during Monarez appearance - Roll Call

Former CDC director said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to change the childhood immunization schedule later this month.

Roll Call

Kennedy's vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox shots

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

The Independent UK

‘I only see harm coming’: Top CDC official who quit over RFK Jr policies says he fears more attacks on vaccines still to come

Demetre Daskalakis warns that the new acting CDC director will only serve Robert F. Kennedy Jr

The Independent UK

NHS push to stamp out ‘silent killer’ with at-home testing

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The Independent UK

At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus

More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023.

The Independent UK

At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus

More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023

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EU agencies seek to combat viral hepatitis in European prisons

EU agencies launch toolkit to combat hepatitis B and C in prisons, tackling drug-related transmission and implementation challenges.

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How machine learning can help discover drugs against hepatitis C

Every year, the hepatitis C virus affects more than 200 million across the world. The infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease, including chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

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Liver cancer cases could double by 2050. A new study says 60% are preventable

Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives.

The Guardian - UK

Lifestyle changes and vaccination ‘could prevent most liver cancer cases’

Lancet Commission says three in five cases preventable with action on obesity, alcohol and hepatitis

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Millions in Europe unknowingly living with hepatitis, health authorities warn

European health authorities called for countries to improve testing, vaccination, and access to treatment.

The Guardian - AU

‘Changed my life’: hepatitis treatment offers hope but not enough receiving care, report finds

People like David Clune have been saved by medical breakthroughs, but many still don’t know the risks or can’t access doctors

The Independent UK

I’m a doctor. This is what you need to know about hepatitis.

Hepatitis is a common - but misunderstood - infection

Benzinga

FDA Lifts Pause On Kezar's Liver Drug Trial—Next Stop Lupus Study

The Division of Hepatology and Nutrition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lifted the partial clinical hold on Kezar Life Sciences Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:KZR) completed PORTOLA Phase 2a trial evaluating zetomipzomib in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).

The Independent UK

Heading on holiday? These are the concerning symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

International travel poses a risk of catching something more than a run-of-the-mill bug

The Conversation

Just back from holiday and not feeling well? Here are the symptoms you should take seriously

Summer is synonymous with adventure, with millions flocking to exotic destinations to experience different cultures, cuisines and landscapes. But what happens when the souvenir you bring back isn’t a fridge magnet or a tea towel, but a new illness?

AAP

First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study

A study of more than 700 people living with a unique strain of hepatitis B, predominantly affecting Indigenous people, has found severe risks to liver health.

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