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It is an important way to protect yourself and your children from HBV infection. For most people, the hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective. About 90% of people who receive three vaccine doses are protected againsthepatitis Bfor over 30 years. FatCamera / Getty Images Hepatitis B spreads when the bodily fluids of an infected person enter another person’s body. Common side effects include: Very rarely, the hepatitis B vaccine can cause asevere allergic reaction....

A viralhepatitisinfection is an inflammation of the liver, resulting in liver damage. RyanJLane / Getty Images Symptoms HBV and HCV have similar symptoms. Acute infections may cause physical symptoms. RyanJLane / Getty Images However, some people may only have mild symptoms while others may be asymptomatic (have no symptoms). Symptoms of an acute infection may include: People with chronic HBV and HCV infections often have no symptoms. Some people with chronic infections report vague symptoms such as chronic fatigue and depression....

Hepatitis Cis a liver infection due to thehepatitis C virus (HCV). For some people, HCV infection only causes short-term illness. Today, DAAs offer cure rates of more than 90%. Deepak Sethi / Getty Images Even so, the drugs are extremely costly. Interferon-alfa had a cure rate of only 6%. Each is taken by mouth, some with food and others either with or without food. One of the most notable features of all DAAs is their price....

Hepatitisis an inflammatory liver condition. Verywell / Michela Buttignol Types Hepatitis A and B vaccines are widely available. Both vaccines contain dead hepatitis viruses that provoke an immune response. Verywell / Michela Buttignol When there are enough hepatitis-specific antibodies, the body is protected against the infection. Recap There are eight vaccines available for hepatitis A and B. These vaccines force the body to produce hepatitis-specific antibodies to protect against a possible infection in the future....

Hepatologist Ahepatologistis trained to treat disorders of the liver and bile ducts. Most hepatologists do a gastroenterology fellowship but end up focusing their practice on liver diseases. In addition, atransplant hepatologistis specially trained to manage advanced liver disease andliver transplants. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Transplant hepatology involves a one-year fellowship after completing a general gastroenterology fellowship. It is an accredited board-certified fellowship. Both providers use many of the same approaches to diagnosing and treating liver diseases....

HER2 is a protein associated with normal cell growth found in some breast tumors. But, there is also a gray area. If it only has some, this is labeled asHER2-low. Daniel Llao Calvet / Getty Images Treatment can be targeted to this hormone receptor status. But this approach will only be used after other approaches are tried. The drug has two parts that work together to target cancer cells. By targeting HER2, the treatment mainly affects cancer cells....

It’s important to remember that there is no cure for COPD. When used, they should be complementary, not alternative. That is, they should never be used in place of the medical treatments recommended by your healthcare provider. Jacky Parker Photography / Getty Images The good news is that echinacea is generally well-tolerated. Echinacea may also cause allergic reactions, including rash, increased asthma symptoms, andanaphylaxis. However, the study was small and of short duration....

You may also be able to add home remedies to your treatment regime. These extracts contain many therapeutic properties that may provide some relief for certain health conditions. Many essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and inflammation throughout the body. Marian Vejcik / Getty Images Many products can be found in both essential oil and herbal forms. The difference is that essential oils are generally applied topically and can be more potent than dried herbs....

Certain herbs for thyroid conditions may improve thyroid symptoms. The reason for this association is not clear, however. In addition, a combination ofYingliumixtureandmethimazolehas been used for the treatment of Graves' disease in China. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health A number of studies that used a Yingliu mixture prepared in a laboratory have been carried out in China. Results consistently showed that clinical symptoms and thyroid tests were better with the combination than with the methimazole alone....

The 10 medications were used by 9 million people with Medicare coverage in 2023. The negotiated prices will take effect January 1, 2026. But we fought backand won, President Joe Biden said in a statement. Spencer Platt / Getty Images Rising drug prices can be especially problematic for older adults. How Much Will People Save? The negotiated price for each drug is at least 38% lower than that drugs list price in 2023....

They have different mechanisms of action, different risks, and are used under different circumstances. These drugs include: Warfarin:Until recently, warfarin was the only orally administered anticoagulant drug available. Even after stabilization, INR tests need to repeat periodically and one’s dosage of warfarin often requires re-adjustment. Verywell / Laura Porter These drugs can be tricky to use and they carry a substantial risk of bleeding complications. For patients who have DVT and for some reason cannot take the available medications, othertreatmentis available....

This sun sensitivity started around the same time as Tandon’s other lupus symptoms. Now, before Tandon heads outside, she prepares for her day with her sun sensitivity in mind. “I use an SPF 50 sunscreen prescribed by my doctor specifically,” she says. Natdanai Pankong / EyeEm / Getty Images “I have also been told to avoid direct sun exposure as much as I can. So activities like sunbathing are a complete no....

Since Ive heard about so many positive experiences from sauna users, I wanted to try one myself. I also noticed my usual recovery regimen wasn’t as necessary. During my two weeks of sauna use, I didnt find myself needing any of those tools. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images “Relaxation causes a lot of relief to muscle soreness. I left each session feeling warmed from the inside out, and my skin felt full and plump....