Expert urges hepatitis A vaccination as cases rise

Expert urges hepatitis A vaccination as cases rise

A virologist has urged a wider use of hepatitis A vaccination as infections rise in Thailand, particularly in the eastern provinces.

Hepatitis A cases surge with younger generations at high risk of infection

THERE has been a significant increase of Hepatitis A infection in Thailand this year with most Thais under 40 years of age lacking immunity and the outbreak originating from migrant workers and contaminated food and water, PPTVHD36 quoted Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of […] The post Hepatitis A cases surge with younger generations at high risk of infection appeared first on Thai Newsro…

Thai virologist warns of Hepatitis A outbreak in eastern region, urges caution over raw seafood

A leading Thai virologist warns of a rising Hepatitis A outbreak in eastern Thailand, urging the public to avoid raw seafood and maintain strict hygiene as younger populations lack immunity. BANGKOK, Thailand – A leading Thai virologist has raised concerns over a growing outbreak of Hepatitis A in eastern Thailand, warning that younger populations may be particularly vulnerable due to low immunity. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, a senior expert at the Fac…