A citywide collective dedicated to improving the continuum of hepatitis C prevention, diagnosis, care, and support services with the goal of eliminating HCV.
Philadelphia, PA
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Having hepatitis B and hepatitis C can increase your risk of liver cancer. Experts suggest that those at increased risk should be screened regularly. For screening locations in Philadelphia visit bit.ly/supportandcare.
While there is no cure for hepatitis B, there are treatments available to help maintain liver health! Hepatitis C can be cured with medication in 8-12 weeks. For hepatitis B and hepatitis C treating providers in Philadelphia visit bit.ly/supportandcare
Get vaccinated for hepatitis A and hepatitis B! For vaccinating pharmacies in Philadelphia visit bit.ly/phillyhepvaccines
All adults should get tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C at least once in their lifetime and during each pregnancy! For testing locations in Philadelphia visit bit.ly/supportandcare
Celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month by testing your viral hepatitis knowledge. Swipe for some trivia!
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! Click to learn the ABC’s of viral hepatitis. For more information on viral hepatitis visit bit.ly/phillyheplinktree
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#DYK? Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders make up over half of the people in the U.S. living with chronic hepatitis B & limited health literacy can be a barrier to accessing adequate screening & care. @CDCgov has hepatitis B resources in multiple languages:cdc.gov/knowhepatitisb/mater…
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Let's demystify prescribing #PrEP! Primary care providers are essential players for raising the option of PrEP with patients and supporting them in taking it. @CDC_HIV has resources to start conversations and improve knowledge: bit.ly/3WwkdRT
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👎Bad News: #HepatitisB often has no symptoms and, if left untreated, can lead to serious liver problems like liver cancer.
👍Good News: Treatments are available! With treatment, serious liver damage can be prevented.
Learn more by visiting 💻go.usa.gov/xsxmA
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🧵For NHRC, harm reductionists, & people who use drugs across the globe, every day is #InternationalHarmReductionDay. Each hour of every day, people who use drugs & other harm reductionists save an overwhelming amount of lives, look out for one another, & support the empowerment
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Protecting our community, one 💉 at a time! 🌟 Today, we stand strong with @Vaccinate Your Family to spread awareness and ensure everyone knows the importance of getting vaccinated. Let's fight Hepatitis B together! 💪💛 #VaccinateToEliminate #HepBHeroes #VaxYourFam
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📢 Adults in the U.S. have low rates of vaccination, primarily because many were born before the vaccine became mandatory for school.
💉 The #hepBvaccine has been proven to be one of the safest and most effective vaccines in the 🌍
Learn more 👉hepb.org/prevention-and-diag…
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#GetVaccinated to help protect yourself and your loved ones from #vaccine-preventable diseases 💉
Learn more at: nfid.org/immunization #VaccinesWork
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WEBINAR: 📅Thursday, April 25 | ⏲️12pm ET / 4pm UTC
🗣️ Hepatitis Delta Connect's spring quarterly webinar will feature Dr. Melodie Weller from the University of Utah School of Dentistry and School of Medicine Department of Pathology.
REGISTER ➡️ ow.ly/6gO750R6B9O
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April is #STDawarenessMonth
📢 There's a safe & effective vaccine for #hepatitisB - recommended for sexually active adults. Once vaccinated, a person should be protected from developing #hepB even if exposed through sexual contact!
💉Learn more: hepb.org/prevention-and-diag…
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🗣️ Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health
Happy National Public Health Week. The HBF & @HepBUnited are committed to increasing health equity & improving the quality of health for all those living with #hepB.
Connect with 💚HBU ➡️ hepbunited.org/
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April is National #MinorityHealthMonth!
Together, we can work to improve the health and wellness of racial and ethnic minority communities and reduce health disparities.
Learn how: samhsa.gov/behavioral-health… #NMHM
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NEWS 🔊: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new “Guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment for people with chronic hepatitis B infection.”
READ MORE ➡️ hepb.org/news-and-events/new…
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🚶🚶♀️National Walking Day is a great time to remind people living with #hepatitisB that keeping an active lifestyle is an excellent way to take care of your liver.
Learn more healthy liver tips here 👉
hepb.org/treatment-and-manag…
#NationalWalkingDay2024
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NEWS 📰 Enhancing Hepatitis B Screening Aiming Towards Elimination Goals - [Contagion Live]
🔊Researchers at Chulalongkorn University have developed a wireless hepatitis B virus (HBV) test kit. READ MORE 👇
🗞️ ow.ly/vzBA50R3bSI
