Prevention of Hepatitis E

Prevention of Hepatitis E:

Methods of prevention of Hepatitis E mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Hepatitis E.

• Avoid exposure to HepE
• Take precautions when travelling:
  • Drink bottled water
  • Avoid ice cubes

Clinical Trials for Hepatitis E

Some of the clinical trials for Hepatitis E include:

• A Safety and Efficacy Study of the Hepatitis E Vaccine in Nepal. - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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Treatments for Hepatitis E

Treatments to consider for Hepatitis E may include:

• Watchful waiting - HepE often resolves itself within weeks.
• more treatments...»

Prevention of Hepatitis E:

There is no vaccine for hepatitis E--the only way to prevent the disease is to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus. This means avoiding tap water when traveling internationally and practicing good hygiene and sanitation. (Source: excerpt from Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond: NIDDK)

Prevention Claims: Hepatitis E

Information on prevention of Hepatitis E comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Hepatitis E prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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