Hepatitis B – America’s Silent Epidemic
Hep B United is a national campaign to address and eliminate hepatitis B, a serious liver infection that has affected 1 in 20 Americans. An estimated 2 million people in the United States are chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus, which is the leading cause of liver cancer. Hep B United aims to meet this public health challenge by increasing hepatitis B awareness, testing, vaccination and treatment.
National Women’s Health Week Communications Toolkit
May 12-18th, 2013 marks National Women’s Health Week. Learn how you can play a role in eliminating perinatal transmission of hepatitis B.
Find a Hepatitis B Event Near You During May Hepatitis Awareness Month
Hep B United coalition partners are scheduling free hepatitis B education and screening events around the country in May. Learn More.
Download CDC Resources for May Hepatitis Awareness Month
The CDC is working to shed light on this hidden epidemic by encouraging affected populations to get tested. Benefit from their free resources for promoting public awareness and testing activities in your own community. Download CDC resources.
Register for the New Liver Cancer Webinar Series
Learn more about primary liver cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment from renowned medical experts in the field. Read more.
Hep B United Partner Badges Now Available!
Hepatitis B is often called a “silent” disease, because it can slowly destroy the liver over many years or decades without causing noticeable symptoms. But the good news is that it can be diagnosed with a simple blood test, which is often available for free or reduced cost. If you test negative for hepatitis B, there is a safe and effective vaccine that can give you lifelong protection. If you test positive, hepatitis B can be managed and treated with the help of your healthcare provider. There are currently seven approved therapies for hepatitis B that can help prevent serious disease progression. LEARN MORE ►
CDC Hepatitis Risk Assessment Tool
It only takes a few minutes to find out if you should be tested or vaccinated for viral hepatitis. Use this simple tool created by the Centers for Disease Control for a personalized report. Click here.
