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California county reports three West Nile Virus cases
Health officials in San Bernardino County, California, announced this week that three human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported. Read More »
Study says Telbivudine may stop transmission of hepatitis B to infants
The results of a recent study showed the drug Telbivudine stopped the transmission of hepatitis B to infants. Read More »
Viread shows efficacy against hepatitis B
Officials with Gilead Sciences recently released data from an ongoing study of Viread, a treatment for chronic hepatitis B infection. Read More »
FDA approves new drug to treat hepatitis B
Bristol-Myers Squibb announced this week that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a supplemental New Drug Application for Baraclude,to treat chronic hepatitis B in adults with liver disease. Read More »
Meningitis vaccine recommended for teens
A health advisory committee advised this week that teens should receive meningitis booster vaccines. Read More »