Hepatitis B: Controlling the virus does not mean a cure

By Giovana Angelice, Doutoranda em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz)

Having a vaccine available is essential for preventing hepatitis B, but it is not enough when part of the population cannot access it.

In Brazil this challenge is particularly significant in large areas of the Amazon and the North Region of the country, where long distances, limited transportation and low health service availability can hinder vaccination, diagnosis and medical follow-up.

The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free of charge by Brazil’s Unified Health System and since…

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