protective measures

Introduction Currently there is no vaccine available against the virus. To protect against infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), numerous preventive measures are recommended by the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) of the Robert Koch Institute. Approximately 150 million people worldwide are infected with HCV. The virus is often transmitted via the blood (e.g. … Hepatitis C vaccination

Is a hepatitis C vaccination in prospect? In recent years, much research has been done to develop a vaccine against Hepatitis C. Many data have shown that an HCV vaccination is possible in principle. However, the development of a suitable vaccine is still difficult. Research is often carried out on the development of so-called combination … Is a hepatitis C vaccination in prospect? | Hepatitis C vaccination