Vaccination efforts target elimination of mother-to-child hepatitis B transmission in the Americas
Can vaccination end hepatitis B passing from mothers to babies in the Americas?
A regional report describes vaccination efforts aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in the Americas.
Health leaders in the Americas are chasing a future where no baby is born with hepatitis B through vaccination efforts to stop mother-to-chi…
Hepatitis A infection reports increased 294% in the United States during 2016-2018
Hepatitis A infection reports increased sharply in the United States over recent years
An observational study in the United States found a 294% increase in hepatitis A infection reports during 2016-2018 compared with 2013-2015.
Reports of hepatitis A infections in the United States more than tripled between 2013 and 2018, rising by 294% in just three years.
Breast Milk Receipt Rates Vary by Gestational Age in 2017 U.S. Birth Cohort
How many babies born in 2017 received breast milk? The answer varies
An observational study of infants born to U.S.
In 2017, only 71.3% of extremely premature babies received breast milk compared to 84.6% of full-term infants across the U.S.
Hepatitis C cases increasing dramatically in US population, especially among younger adults
Why are hepatitis C cases rising dramatically, especially among younger adults?
A report on hepatitis C epidemiology in the United States indicates cases are increasing dramatically, with particularly notable increases a…
A new report shows hepatitis C cases are rising dramatically in the United States, especially among younger adults.
WHO European Region progress toward hepatitis B control assessed from 2016 to 2019
WHO European Region reports on hepatitis B control progress from 2016 to 2019
A WHO report assessed progress toward hepatitis B control in the WHO European Region from 2016 to 2019.
WHO Europe tracked hepatitis B control progress from 2016 to 2019, showing how the region advanced toward public health goals for this viral…
Gastroenteritis cases reported among hikers on Washington's Pacific Crest Trail
Hikers on Washington's Pacific Crest Trail experienced gastroenteritis cases
A field report describes cases of gastroenteritis among hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington State.
Hikers on Washington's Pacific Crest Trail reported cases of gastroenteritis, a stomach illness causing diarrhea and vomiting that can occur…
Updated guidance for hepatitis C virus exposure and acute infection in healthcare personnel
Updated guidance for hepatitis C testing and treatment after healthcare exposures
This guidance document provides updated recommendations for laboratory testing, follow-up, and treatment of acute hepatitis C virus infectio…
Health authorities released new steps for doctors and nurses to follow after potential hepatitis C exposure from infected blood or fluids.
New 6-in-1 infant vaccine licensed but availability delayed until at least 2021
New six-in-one vaccine for infants receives regulatory approval
A new combination vaccine for infants targeting diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, and hepatitis B has received licensure.
A new six-in-one vaccine for infants has received regulatory approval, but it won't be available for use until 2021 or later.
Molecular testing used during hepatitis A outbreak investigation in Los Angeles County
How do health officials track a hepatitis A outbreak?
An outbreak investigation report describes the use of molecular testing during a hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County, California.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County used molecular testing to track a hepatitis A outbreak and link cases together.
Preliminary US analysis finds no common exposures in children with hepatitis of unknown cause
U.S. investigation of childhood hepatitis cases finds no common exposures yet
An interim observational analysis of children under 10 years in the US with acute hepatitis of unknown etiology found preliminary analyses h…
U.S. health officials investigate young children's hepatitis cases but have not yet found a common cause like a virus or environmental facto…
Field report notes increased hepatitis A virus concentrations in Los Angeles County wastewater during outbreak
Hepatitis A virus levels rose in Los Angeles wastewater during an outbreak
An observational field report from Los Angeles County, California, documented a significant increase in hepatitis A virus concentrations in …
Hepatitis A virus levels rose sharply in Los Angeles wastewater during a recent outbreak, confirming the virus was circulating more in the c…
Cruise ship acute gastroenteritis incidence decreased overall but higher on larger ships and longer voyages
Cruise ship stomach illness rates fell overall but remain higher on larger ships and longer trips
A surveillance summary of acute gastroenteritis among passengers and crew on U.S.
Stomach illness rates on cruise ships dropped overall, yet sickness remains higher on larger vessels and longer trips for passengers and cre…