| Dear Partners: This November, as we gather with family near and far, virtually or in-person, to share meals and stories, we would like to highlight National Family Health History Day (November 26th) and provide a helpful Know Hepatitis B (KHB) Campaign resource, “When Someone in the Family has Hepatitis B” fact sheet. In the U.S., an estimated 2.2 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B infection and most do not know they have it. Globally, the most common route of transmission is perinatal, or from an infected mother to her newborn baby during pregnancy or childbirth. Without diagnosis and treatment, 1 in 4 persons will develop cirrhosis or liver cancer. This month is an opportunity to learn about your family health history, get tested to find out your hepatitis B status, and encourage all family members to get tested for hepatitis B infection. In November, take the opportunity to learn about your family health history and find out your hepatitis B status. In the U.S., an estimated 2.2 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B infection and most do not know they have it. Globally, the most common route of transmission is perinatal, or from an infected mother to her newborn baby during pregnancy or childbirth. Without diagnosis and treatment, 1in 4 persons will develop cirrhosis or liver cancer. The CDC Know Hepatitis B Campaign’s fact sheet, “When Someone in the Family has Hepatitis B” fact sheet has basic information about hepatitis B and the importance of testing and vaccinating family members. The fact sheet is available in 13 Asian and African languages as well as three English versions focused on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, and African Immigrant communities. Download the fact sheet here. For more information about the Know Hepatitis B Campaign, visit the campaign website. -Hep B United |
Below are social media shareables to help spread the word about the fact sheet with your partners through newsletters, blog posts, social media, in-person or virtual activities and events. Please share these resources widely!
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