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Disease: Hepatitis B
Total results with these characteristics: 46
- Advanced Immunization Management e-Learning Module: Hepatitis B
The Advanced Immunization Management (AIM) e-Learning tool is designed to provide comprehensive information to support immunization program managers at all stages of country-level decision-making. This module will help senior policymakers …
Author: PATH
Published: 2009
- Advanced Immunization Management e-Learning Website
Developed by PATH and Stanford University, the Advanced Immunization Management (AIM) e-Learning tool is designed to provide comprehensive information to support immunization program managers at all stages of country-level decision-making. The …
Author: PATH
Published: 2009
- All Kids Need Hepatitis B Shots
This informational brochure, created by the Immunization Action Coalition, provides parents with information on hepatitis B and vaccines against the disease. It also includes contact information for parents with questions about the hepatitis B …
Author: Immunization Action Coalition
Published: 2008
- American Liver Foundation: Hepatitis B
The American Liver Foundation's web page on hepatitis B includes a description of the disease, how it's diagnosed, how it's treated, and the best way to prevent it.
Author: American Liver Foundation
Published: 2007
- Andhra Pradesh: Building a Model Immunization System
This report discusses the work of PATH's Children's Vaccine Program and the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh to build a model immunization program, including the incorporation of hepatitis B vaccine into the childhood vaccination program.
Author: PATH
Published: 2004
- Cambodia: "Coverage Improvement Planning" Pays Off
This report discusses the work of PATH's Children's Vaccine Program and the Australian International Health Institute of the University of Melbourne to provide technical assistance with immunization programming to Cambodia, including the …
Author: PATH
Published: 2004
- Can Successful Vaccines Teach Us How to Induce Efficient Protective Immune Responses?
This article, published in Nature Medicine, reviews current successful vaccines and identifies their mechanisms of protection in the hopes of tackling the challenges posed by those infectious targets that have thus far escaped successful …
Author: Lambert PH, Liu M, Siegrist CA
Published: 2005
- Characterization of a Thermostable Hepatitis B Vaccine Formulation
This article, published in the journal Vaccine, reports on the development of a new hepatitis B vaccine formulation that is stable against repeated freezing at -20°C and is also stable for 12 months at 37°C. The improved stability of this …
Author: Braun LJ, Jezek J, Peterson S, et al.
Published: 2009
- Evaluation of Out-of-the-cold-chain Approaches for Improving On-time Delivery of the Hepatitis B Birth Dose in Rural Areas of China
This document summarizes the results of a study of out-of-the-cold-chain approaches for improving on-time delivery of birth doses of the hepatitis B vaccine in rural areas of China. The study concluded that this is a safe and effective way to …
Author: PATH
Published: 2005
- Fears of Hepatitis B Vaccine Unfounded
This article addresses concerns about hepatitis B vaccination and emphasizes the positive health benefits of immunization.
Author: KidsGrowth.com
Published: 2007
- Guidelines for Certification of Achievement of Hepatitis B Control Goal in the Western Pacific Region
The WHO's Western Pacific Region has adopted hepatitis B control through universal infant immunization as one of their goals for strengthening immunization service delivery systems. This document provides overall guidance on how the WHO will …
Author: World Health Organization
Published: 2007
- A Heat-Stable Hepatitis B Vaccine Formulation
This article, published in Human Vaccines, discusses a study to develop a formulation of recombinant hepatitis B vaccine with improved stability at elevated temperatures. A new vaccine formulation has the potential to be used outside the cold chain …
Author: Jezek J, Chen D, Watson L, et al.
Published: 2009
- Hepatitis
This page provides links to WHO activities, reports, news, and events related to hepatitis, including hepatitis B. It also includes links to partners working on hepatitis B surveillance and vaccine introduction, and further information on …
Author: World Health Organization
- Hepatitis A, B, and C Prevention Programs
This website showcases programs across the United States that work to prevent hepatitis A, B, or C in people who are at risk for infection. The site also features general information on hepatitis B and hepatitis A vaccination, special topics related …
Author: Immunization Action Coalition
- The Hepatitis B Foundation
A US-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the cause and cure of hepatitis B through research, education, and patient advocacy.
Author: The Hepatitis B Foundation
- Hepatitis B Immunization: Introducing Hepatitis B Vaccine into National Immunization Services
This document outlines the introduction process for hepatitis B vaccine into national immunization services. It offers a summary of WHO policies and practices regarding hepatitis B immunization, and includes information on immunization …
Author: World Health Organization
Published: 2001
- Hepatitis B Immunization Strategies: Timing is Everything
This article, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, reviews the evidence for long-term effectiveness of vaccination programs for infants and adolescents against hepatitis B. Long-term observational data show that vaccinated …
Author: Mackie CO, Buxton JA, Tadwalkar S, Patrick DM
Published: 2009
- Hepatitis B Information
This web page provides links to recommendations for vaccination, resources for providers and parents, specific information for different populations, and organizations working on hepatitis B.
Author: Immunization Action Coalition
Published: 2007
- Hepatitis B Shots Are Recommended for All New Babies
A brochure for parents of infants outlining the rationale for hepatitis B vaccination.
Author: Immunization Action Coalition
Published: 2008
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
This web page provides links to information about hepatitis B disease and vaccines, issues around vaccine safety, and many additional links to detailed materials for health professionals.
Author: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Published: 2008
- Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage among Asian and Pacific Islander Children—United States
A paper by the Hepatitis B Task Force, Focus on Asian Pacific Islanders project of Asian American & Pacific Islander Health Promotion, Inc. This was published in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly …
Author: Jenkins C, Roddy M, Stewart L, Hurie M, Millen J
Published: 2000
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Freezing in the Indonesian Cold Chain: Evidence and Solutions
This study, published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization, aimed to document and characterize freezing temperatures in the Indonesian vaccine cold chain to evaluate the feasibility of changes designed to reduce the occurrence of …
Author: Nelson C, et al
Published: 2004
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Introduction: Lessons Learned in Advocacy, Communication, and Training
This five-page paper summarizes lessons learned as a result of over ten years' experience introducing hepatitis B vaccine worldwide.
Author: PATH
Published: 2001
- Hepatitis B Vaccines - WHO Position Paper
This position paper, published in Weekly Epidemiological Record, summarizes essential background information on hepatitis B disease and vaccines and provides the current World Health Organization position concerning hepatitis B vaccine use in …
Author: World Health Organization
Published: 2004
- Hepatitis Foundation International
This website contains resources and support for people living with hepatitis. The mission of Hepatitis Foundation International is to teach the public and hepatitis patients how to prevent, diagnose, and treat viral hepatitis; prevent viral …
Author: Hepatitis Foundation International

