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Hepatitis Outbreak in Children: What to Know

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Hepatitis Outbreak in Children: What to Know

May 3, 2022 — The worldwide outbreak of acute hepatitis in children totals nearly 200 cases in 16 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified more than 20 severe cases in the United States, specifically in Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina. In Wisconsin, one infant died of the disease. Of the … Read more

Survey: Many Baby Boomers Not Screened for Hepatitis C Despite Risk

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Survey: Many Baby Boomers Not Screened for Hepatitis C Despite Risk

SOURCES: Waridibo Allison, MD, PhD, assistant professor of infectious disease, UT Health San Antonio. American Journal of Preventive Medicine: “Recent hepatitis C testing patterns among baby boomers.” CDC: “Hepatitis C Questions and Answers for Health Professionals,” “Hepatitis C Questions and Answers for the Public,” “Hepatitis C: Testing Baby Boomers Saves Lives,” “People Born 1945 … Read more