Hep A Vaccine May Provide 30 Years of Protection
LONDON - Researchers studying the lasting effects of GlaxoSmithKline's hepatitis A vaccine Havrix say the inoculation may provide 30 years, rather than 10 years, of protection.
Following 155 adults who were vaccinated with Havrix in 1990, the team followed a mathematical formula to determine the protective antibody levels in those vaccinated would remain persistent for 20 to 30 years.
Hepatitis A infection can be contracted by contaminated water or food. Any region of the world without proper sanitation or running water is considered high risk. The virus can cause fever, malaise, jaundice, liver failure and death.
The results of the study were presented at the tenth International Congress on Infectious Diseases in Singapore.
Information from www.givenimaging.com
CDC Urges Vigilance: New Recommendations for Monitoring and Testing H5N1 Exposures
July 11th 2025With avian influenza A(H5N1) infections surfacing in both animals and humans, the CDC has issued updated guidance calling for aggressive monitoring and targeted testing to contain the virus and protect public health.
IP LifeLine: Layoffs and the Evolving Job Market Landscape for Infection Preventionists
July 11th 2025Infection preventionists, once hailed as indispensable during the pandemic, now face a sobering reality: budget pressures, hiring freezes, and layoffs are reshaping the field, leaving many IPs worried about their future and questioning their value within health care organizations.
A Helping Hand: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Hand Hygiene Programs in Acute Care Settings
July 9th 2025Who knew candy, UV lights, and a college kid in scrubs could double hand hygiene adherence? A Pennsylvania hospital’s creative shake-up of its infection prevention program shows that sometimes it takes more than soap to get hands clean—and keep them that way.
