Medical officer urges precaution against Hepatitis B
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Medical officer urges precaution against Hepatitis B
Residents of Westmoreland are being encouraged to take steps to protect themselves against Hepatitis B by getting vaccinated and practising safe sex. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr Marcia Graham, made the call against the backdrop of World Hepatitis Day, which was observed on July 28. Speaking during the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Graham said the observance provided an opportunity to raise a…
Hepatitis B and C are transmitted through bodily fluids/blood, and have a high risk of developing into chronic disease or liver cancer. | Prevention and Treatment: Hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccination, while Hepatitis C can be cured up to 95% if treated early. | Education Myth: UGM experts emphasize that Hepatitis B and C are not transmitted through eating together or hugging, so sufferers do not need to be shunned.
Seeking a lasting cure for hepatitis B - The European Sting - Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology - europeansting.com Technology
(Credit: Unsplash) This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Hepatitis B is a chronic infection affecting roughly 254 million people worldwide and causing about 1.1 million deaths each year, mainly from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Although a preventive vaccine has been available for more than 40 years, there is still no cure for people already living with the disease. Current antiviral m…
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