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.

Announcements

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!

 

Screening is Key

VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/ 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.