The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed new modifications to its approach for Hepatitis B vaccination in newborns, a course set forth on December 16th. The revised guidelines concern infants born to mothers who have tested negative for Hepatitis B, enabling personalized decision-making for parents on whether to administer the vaccine at…
Hepatitis, a liver infection that leads to extensive liver scarring, liver failure, and even deaths, is a significant global health concern. A large proportion of chronic liver diseases and liver failures are associated with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infections, with viral hepatitis being the tenth leading cause of death worldwide and the…