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Monday, February 11, 2013

Prevention of viral hepatitis B and C - WHO guideline

The World Health Organisation has released an updated guideline: Guidance on prevention of viral hepatitis B and C among people who inject drugs.  The guidelines were developed with a global audience in mind, and countries are expected to adapt t he recommendations to suit their own circumstances - such as the local epidemiology of viral hepatitis as well as social, cultural and economic factors.
Standard and rapid regimens of Hepatitis B vaccinations with appropriate incentives, as well as psychosocial and peer interventions for the prevention of hepatitis were considered.

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