International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
The IJTLD is the official publication of The Union, and the leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to lung health worldwide. It has more than 21,000 subscribers in 189 countries world-wide.
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Public Health Action
Public Health Action is The Union's open access, online journal, which aims to disseminate new knowledge on health systems, public health and health services for vulnerable groups. It is sent to 53,000 recipients.
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Fast-Track Articles
In order to share scientific research of immediate concern as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking the publication of certain accepted articles from the IJTLD and PHA and publishing them in full on our website, prior to their publication in the Journals. Read fast-track articles:
Will heated tobacco products be banned in Hong Kong?
The Bill to ban heated tobacco products in Hong Kong has been delayed, causing the authors to write to the IJTLD highlighting the risks of introducing new tobacco products. The preprint is free to read.
Thrombotic events and COVID-19 vaccines
In this State of the Art, the authors reviewed the literature on thromboembolic adverse events reported after vaccination for COVID-19, and review the benefits and risks of the vaccines approved for use. The preprint is free to read.
The 100th anniversary of bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and the latest vaccines against COVID-19
On 18th July 2021, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first use of the BCG vaccine for TB. An Editorial in IJTLD discusses BCG’s efficacy, heterologous protection and controversial link with COVID-19. The preprint is free to read.