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ACIP Issues 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued the 2012 adult immunization schedule, which has broadened the recommendations for HPV and HBV vaccination.
Medscape Medical News, February 1, 2012
APHA Hepatitis A, B Susceptibility High in Patients on Methadone Coinfection with hepatitis C carries extra risks; the high rates underscore the need to vaccinate those in drug treatment programs.
Medscape Medical News, December 2, 2011

2012 Adult Immunization Schedule: The Key Changes Sandra Fryhofer, MD, provides the important changes in a quick overview of the ACIP 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule.
Medscape Internal Medicine, February 1, 2012
What's New in the Alphabet Soup of Viral Hepatitis The number of viruses known to cause hepatitis is growing and requires that pediatric providers recognize their varying routes of transmission, presentation, and risks for children.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 7, 2011

Can Pregnant Women Take Antivirals?
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 18, 2011
Coinfection of HBV/HIV in South Africa
Medscape HIV/AIDS, December 16, 2010
Does This Patient Have Both Hepatitis B and C?
Medscape Gastroenterology, December 14, 2010
A National Strategy for Viral Hepatitis Control: AASLD 2010
Medscape Gastroenterology, November 12, 2010