HEV 239 vaccine induces durable humoral and cellular immunity in Bangladeshi women
Hepatitis E vaccine shows durable immunity in women
This longitudinal cohort study in 1480 women aged 16-39 years in Bangladesh found that HEV 239 (Hecolin) vaccination led to significantly hi…
A hepatitis E vaccine kept women protected for up to 3 years, with stronger immune memory than a comparison group.
Review of Hepatitis E Virus Associated Neurological Injury Syndromes
Hepatitis E virus may be linked to several rare neurological conditions
This review examines the association between Hepatitis E virus (HEV) exposure and specific neurological conditions, including Guillain–Barré…
A review suggests Hepatitis E virus might connect to rare neurological issues like Guillain–Barré syndrome, though more research is needed t…
Hepatitis E vaccine linked to elevated spontaneous abortion risk when given 31-60 days before pregnancy
A Vaccine's Hidden Risk Window for Early Pregnancy Loss
An RCT in women vaccinated during or shortly before pregnancy found an elevated risk of spontaneous abortion (Relative Risk 4.3) in HEV239 r…
A Hepatitis E vaccine given one to two months before pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of miscarriage, forcing doctors to rethink timing …
Namibia reports first nationwide hepatitis E outbreak concentrated in informal settlements
Why is hepatitis E spreading across Namibia for the first time?
A field report describes Namibia's first nationwide hepatitis E outbreak, which was protracted and concentrated in informal settlements with…
Namibia faces its first nationwide hepatitis E outbreak, spreading mainly in informal settlements where poor water and sanitation create per…
Questions about Hepatitis E
Why are informal settlements in Namibia seeing a Hepatitis E outbreak?
Namibia is experiencing its first nationwide Hepatitis E outbreak, which is concentrated in informal settlements where water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions are poor.
Full answer →How long before pregnancy should a woman avoid the Hepatitis E vaccine?
Women should avoid the Hepatitis E vaccine for 90 days before becoming pregnant because receiving it within that window increases the risk of spontaneous abortion.
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