Hep b news 2017

Here are some notable news stories related to Hepatitis B in 2017:

  1. WHO launches new strategy to eliminate Hepatitis B: In January 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new strategy to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030. The strategy aims to reduce the number of new infections and deaths from Hepatitis B by increasing vaccination coverage, improving diagnosis and treatment, and reducing transmission through blood and organ donation.
  2. Hepatitis B vaccine approved for use in infants: In February 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first vaccine specifically designed for use in infants to prevent Hepatitis B. The vaccine, called Engerix-B, is recommended for all newborns and is given in a series of three doses.
  3. New treatment options for Hepatitis B: In 2017, several new treatment options for Hepatitis B were approved or launched, including:
    • Entecavir (Baraclude): a nucleoside analog that is used to treat chronic Hepatitis B.
    • Tenofovir alafenamide (Vemlidy): a nucleotide analog that is used to treat chronic Hepatitis B.
    • Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi): a nucleotide analog that is used to treat chronic Hepatitis B and C.
  4. Hepatitis B outbreaks in the US: In 2017, there were several outbreaks of Hepatitis B in the US, including:
    • An outbreak in Los Angeles County, California, which was linked to a tattoo parlor.
    • An outbreak in New York City, which was linked to a beauty salon.
    • An outbreak in Michigan, which was linked to a healthcare worker who was infected with Hepatitis B.
  5. Global Hepatitis B prevalence: In 2017, the WHO released new data on the global prevalence of Hepatitis B. According to the data, approximately 257 million people worldwide are living with chronic Hepatitis B, and the disease is responsible for an estimated 887,000 deaths per year.
  6. Hepatitis B awareness month: In October 2017, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared October as Hepatitis Awareness Month. The CDC launched a campaign to raise awareness about Hepatitis B and encourage people to get tested and vaccinated.

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