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Vaccinating for Viral Hepatitis
ISSUE: SEPTEMBER, 2007
Most of the recent news about viral hepatitis in
the United States has been very promising.
New infections are at the lowest levels ever,
with hepatitis A declining 88% since 1995
(when the vaccine first became available)
and hepatitis B dropping 79% since 1990.
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Infectious Bacterial Diarrhea — Antimicrobial Therapy and Chemoprevention of Travelers’ Diarrhea
ISSUE: SEPTEMBER, 2005
Diarrheal disease is caused by a multitude
of bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Nonspecific therapies generally involve
maintaining hydration, decreasing the
number of stools passed, and decreasing
accompanying symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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International Travel: Recommendations for Vaccines and Malaria Prophylaxis
ISSUE: SEPTEMBER, 2004
At least 15 million Americans travel abroad each year, and
roughly half that number travel to developing countries.
Unfortunately, many depart without proper medical
advice and prophylaxis that will help them avoid preventable infections. This review summarizes recent
recommendations for vaccination and malaria chemoprophylaxis.
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