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Hepatitis vaccines – all you need to know

October 3, 2012
Who should get hepatitis A vaccine and when?  WHO? Some people should be routinely vaccinated with hepatitis A vaccine: All children between their first and second birthdays (12 through 23 months of age).  Anyone 1 …

Hepatitis: Frequently Asked Questions

October 3, 2012
Here are some common queries about the disease Q: What is hepatitis? A: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, …

Hepatitis: All you need to know

October 3, 2012
The world statistic for hepatitis is shocking. 1.4 million people suffer from hepatitis A. 2 billion people suffer from Hepatitis B while 150 million people are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus. So what really …

Protecting yourself from Hepatitis B

October 3, 2012
So you know what hepatitis is, but do you know how to protect yourself from the contagion? Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding protection from Hepatitis B. Q: How do you get hepatitis B? How can I protect …