The Latest Breaking News from Hepatitis

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

Hospital officials said the expected infection risk from the incidents is "extremely small" and no case connected to it has been reported yet.

GSVM Medical College denies allegations of infected blood transfusions; UP Health Dept seeks clarification; Opposition leaders demand probe & punishment for those responsible.

Pfizer & KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad inaugurated a CoE for Adult Vaccination to equip HCPs & educate patients on enduring advantages of vaccinations. It will reinforce immunisation against Pneumococcal, Hepatitis A/B, HPV & Influenza. CoE symbolises commitment to protecting individuals against respiratory threats & enhancing quality of life.

The long read: As a victim of one of the NHS’s worst failures, I campaigned for years for an investigation into what led to so many people becoming infected with deadly viruses. Finally we got an inquiry – but did we get answers?

Egypt achieved “gold tier” status for eliminating hepatitis C, becoming the first country to do so. It exceeded WHO targets for diagnosis and treatment, and reduced prevalence from 10% to 5% in 2018 and to less than 1% in 2019. Egypt is now taking a leadership role to support other…

Difficulty securing cash needed to commercialise technology led to Avalia's liquidation

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

A growing number of people living in the UK are going abroad to have tattoos, piercings and cosmetic surgeries. Any procedure, no matter where it’s performed, can carry the risk of injury and infection.

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.

Other lives: Campaigner for the thousands of people who contracted hepatitis and HIV after being given infected blood products by the NHS