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This handbook provides information concerning the role of school nurses in the prevention, testing, and medical treatment of students with TB. The handbook is divided into three sections: TB Fundamentals with a particular focus on school-aged children; Applying TB Fundamentals in the school setting, which covers issues related to medication administration, treatment adherence, and directly observed therapy (DOT) in the school setting; and Appendices that include risk assessment guidelines, medication side effects, and templates for record keeping.

The purpose of this pamphlet is to let patients know what they can do to keep their livers healthy. It contains information about liver health lab tests, the virus and how it is spread, hepatitis A and B, sex and hepatitis C, and hepatitis C treatment. The guide also includes some useful resources for patients.

This information sheet discusses hepatitis C, a viral infection that affects the liver. It answers the questions, why should one disclose a diagnosis of hepatitis C, who should be told and when, and what sorts of things to say. It also states where to get more information on hepatitis C.

This report updates CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) 1996 recommendations on the prevention of hepatitis A through immunization (MMWR 1996;45[RR-15].) and includes (1) new data about the epidemiology of hepatitis A; (2) recent findings about the effectiveness of community-based hepatitis A vaccination programs; and (3) recommendations for the routine vaccination of children in states, counties, and communities with rates that are twice the 1987-1997 national average or greater and consideration of routine vaccination of children in states, counties, and communities wi

This report is a case study of Cuba’s response to HIV. The report presents the background information on Cuba’s initial response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the establishment of AIDS sanatoria from 1986-1993 for taking care of HIV positive persons, the institution of an ambulatory care system for HIV treatment of people who want to remain at home, and introduction of antiretroviral (ART) treatment in 1996. Cuba began producing its own antiretrovirals in 2001, and 100% ART treatment was achieved in 2003. The report lists the drugs and regimens used in Cuba and the criteria to initiate ART.

This information sheet discusses why treatment for hepatitis C virus infection is challenging for persons recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. It describes some of the side effects of treatment and suggests ways to manage them, reports comments about treatment by others in recovery, and other ways of dealing with side effects. The information sheet advises how to deal with memories and feelings of injecting drug use that can be brought about by the act of injecting interferon and where to get more information.

This information sheet discusses what to expect while being treated for hepatitis C virus infection. It explains what a patient needs to know about treatment including side effects, treatment time, laboratory tests the doctor may order during treatment, whether it would be possible to work during treatment, taking other medicines to control side effects, the need for a liver biopsy during treatment, and where to get more information.

This information sheet discusses side effects of treatment for hepatitis C virus infection. It explains that most people have side effects from the treatment, describes some of the side effects and how they may be reduced, what to do about mood changes that result from treatment, the need to adhere to treatment despite the side effects, and who to contact for more information.

This information sheet discusses treatment for hepatitis C virus infection. It explains the treatments that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and how they work. It suggests discussing the different treatments with the doctor and deciding with the doctor which would be best. The information sheet also describes tests needed before, during, and after treatment, different types of responses to treatment, and the side effects of treatment, and suggests ways to help the treatment work.

This information sheet discusses hepatitis C, a viral infection that affects the liver. It explains hepatitis C transmission; whether the disease can be spread to a sex partner, and reducing the chances of transmission through sexual contact; pregnancy and the risk of transmitting hepatitis C to the baby; preventing pregnancy while on treatment as the treatment can cause birth defects; and how to get more information.