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[Hepatitis B Vaccine: What You Need to Know]

This information sheet discusses the hepatitis B vaccine. It presents statistics on the incidence of hepatitis B in the United States and describes the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and its effect on the liver, the symptoms, the difference between acute (short-term) illness and chronic (long-term) infection, transmission, and prevention.

New HIV Infections in the United States, 2006 - 2009

This information sheet presents the latest estimates of new HIV infections (HIV incidence) in the United States released by CDC. These estimates are included in the CDC report, "Estimated HIV Incidence among Adults and Adolescents in the United States 2007-2010," which updates previously published estimates for 2007 through 2009. The new estimates indicate two trends: early signs of a decrease in new HIV infections among black women and an increase in new infections among young gay and bisexual men.

HIV Among Youth in the US: Protecting a Generation

This information sheet provides data on youth and HIV in the United States. It states that 12,000 youth were infected with HIV in 2010, that 1 in 4 of the 50,000 people infected with HIV each year is 13 to 24 years old, the greatest number of new infections are among gay and bisexual youth, and nearly half of all new infections among youth are in African American males.

The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis

This information sheet presents important facts about viral hepatitis A, B, and C. For all three hepatitis types, it provides information regarding vaccines, statistics, where the virus is found in the body, how it is spread, what happens when a person is infected, and public health strategies.

What You Need to Know About Your Medicine for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection: Isoniazid and Rifapentine

This information sheet discusses treatment for latent TB infection. It reminds patients to keep their weekly medical visits, explains directly observed therapy, provides a list of items to discuss with their doctor, a medication schedule, and advises them to call the doctor immediately if they experience any of the side effects on the list. The information sheet also includes space for the doctor's and clinic's name and telephone number.

[Hepatitis B Vaccine: What You Need to Know]

This information sheet discusses the hepatitis B vaccine. It presents statistics on the incidence of hepatitis B in the United States and describes the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and its effect on the liver, the symptoms, the difference between acute (short-term) illness and chronic (long-term) infection, transmission, and prevention.

Eliminación de la TB: Tuberculosis multirresistente (MDR TB)

This information sheet discusses multidrug-resistant TB (MDR TB), a strain of TB that is resistant to at least two of the best anti-TB drugs, isoniazid and rifampicin. It describes TB disease, MDR TB, extensively drug resistant TB (XDR TB), TB transmission, how drug resistance happens, and who is at risk for getting MDR TB. The information sheet also explains how MDR TB can be prevented, TB vaccine, the symptoms of TB disease, and what an individual should do after being exposed to someone with TB.

Nutrition

This information sheet addresses the issue of good nutrition for people with HIV. It explains why good nutrition is so important for HIV-positive persons, provides nutritional guidelines, and recommends practicing food safety by washing hands before preparing food and keeping kitchen tools and work areas clean. The information sheet also advises persons with HIV to consider taking supplements for additional vitamins and minerals and to help maintain a healthy body weight. It includes sources of additional information.

The 12-Dose Regimen for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection

This information sheet discusses the once-a-week 12-week treatment of rifapentine and isoniazid for latent TB infection (LTBI). It explains LTBI, why it is necessary to treat it, the treatment plan and how it is managed, and a chart for tracking. It also includes hints on how to take the medicine including eating before taking it and avoiding alcohol, and describes normal side effects and possible problems including which signs and symptoms require you to call the doctor or nurse and what to do when taking a dose of medicine in the absence of medical staff.

Interpretation of Results of Tests for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and Further Actions

This information sheet explains to physicians how to interpret HCV test results. It uses a table format to list the HCV result, whether positive or negative, whether an anti-HCV supplemental test is needed, which supplemental test should be used, the interpretation of the supplemental test to determine whether the patient is HCV positive or negative, and the follow-up action to be taken if additional testing or evaluation is needed.