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Cuba says hepatitis B eliminated among minors under 15

Cuba has eliminated viral hepatitis B among the population aged under 15 thanks to a locally developed vaccine in the Caribbean country’s massive immunization campaign, state media reported Saturday. The vaccine...

25 June, 2012

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Majority of children in Pakistan hit by Hepatitis A

Ninety six percent of children in Pakistan contract Hepatitis A before the age of six years due to contaminated water. As per a research report published by Macter International, contaminated water, consumed by people...

28 May, 2012

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Hepatitis C vaccine discovered

A vaccine has been discovered by Professor Michael Houghton that will potentially help combat hepatitis C.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for exclusive...

20 February, 2012

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Stepped-up vaccine series for hepatitis B is effective during pregnancy

A potential new protocol to protect pregnant women who are at risk for hepatitis B –🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for exclusive articles, expert...

29 June, 2011

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New vaccine candidate shows strong potential to prevent highly contagious norovirus

Scientists have shown that an experimental vaccine against the human norovirus🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for exclusive articles, expert research...

17 March, 2011

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