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STD Awareness: Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis A virus particles are pictured in this electron micrograph. Image: Betty Partin, CDC Hepatitis isn’t commonly thought of as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) — for most people, hepatitis...

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World Hepatitis Day: The History of the Hepatitis B Vaccine

A few hepatitis B virus particles amid an excess of surface proteins. Image: CDC In the early 1970s, Ted Slavin, a hemophiliac, learned his blood was special. Over a lifetime of transfusions, he had...

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Over 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does, Part 6: Vaccinations

Welcome to the latest installment of “Over 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does,” a series on Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona’s blog that highlights Planned Parenthood’s diverse array of...

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National Infant Immunization Week: A Timely Reminder to Protect Your Child

Vaccinations, or immunizations, are important for the health of your baby. National Infant Immunization Week, in its 20th year, continues to educate and inform parents of this important information. In...

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Hepatitis B Vaccine: The Importance of the Birth Dose

Did you know that Saturday kicked off National Infant Immunization Week, which is part of a worldwide observance that shines the spotlight on the importance of vaccination? Most of us think of infant...

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Why Do Newborns Need the Hepatitis B Vaccine?

The first vaccine a baby receives — within hours or days of birth — protects them from hepatitis B virus (HBV). In a lot of people’s minds, HBV is associated with drug use and sexual activity — which...

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