November 2017 Newsletter II: Thankful for Family #HepBFam

Two Dose Hepatitis B Vaccine Approved!

The  Hepatitis B Foundation applauds FDA Approval of a new hepatitis B vaccine, HEPLISAV-B, which is the first new hepatitis B vaccine in more than 25 years! The current three dose vaccine is given over a six month schedule and provides lifetime protection against hepatitis B. The new two-dose vaccine provides the same lifetime protection, but in just one month. Read the press release here.

Reducing Perinatal Transmission Testing for Chronic Hepatitis B and C - A Global Perspective

BioMed Central Infectious Diseases recently published a supplement on HBV and HCV global testing. The supplement includes WHO guidelines for testing hep B and C as well as meeting targets for testing, challenges for diagnosing infection, research on the accuracy of testing, economic evaluations of HBV and HCV testing, and more. Read more here.

#justB November Feature: Rensely #justB Strong

Every month this year, we highlight a unique patient story each month. Our #ju stB Storytelling Campaign is a national effort to bring individuals affected by hepatitis B to share their stories to shed light on this serious disease, decrease stigma, discrimination, and promote the importance of testing and treatment for hepatitis B. For November, we are sharing Rensely's story . When Rensely's husband Kenson was diagnosed with liver disease, the doctor complimented her on her strength. She continued to be strong as she cared for him in his journey through a liver transplant. Eventually, as their resources depleted, Rensely had to go back to work to support the family. While their day-to-day survival is still tenuous, Rensely and her husband decided to educate Pacific Islander communities in Hawaii, so that other families don't have to face what they endured. Find more information or to apply go h e re .

Protect Your Family: Get Tested for Hepatitis B

Did you know that 1 in 12 Asian Americans has Hepatitis B, but most people infected don’t know it? People are often protective of their family members. One of the best ways to give them protection is by getting tested. You can find this PSA and more at the Know Hepatitis B campaign website . The PSA is available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese and  Korean .

Mission Statement Hep B United is a national coalition dedicated to reducing the health disparities associated with hepatitis B by increasing awareness, screening, vaccination, and linkage to care for high-risk communities across the United States. Hep B United was co-founded and is co-chaired by the   Hepatitis B Foundation  and the  Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) . The coalition works to reduce the impact of hepatitis B through prevention and education efforts, addressing perinatal transmission, improving screening and linkage to care, contributing to national surveillance data, and advocating on a national level.

Hep B United Coalition Partners Across the Country

Hep B United Partners Community Partners: Asian American Health Coalition (HOPE Clinic). Asian American Health Initiative. Asian Health Coalition. Asian Pacific Health Foundation. Asian Pacific Community in Action. Asian Services in Action Inc. Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS). Charles B Wang Community Health Center. Chinese American Medical Society - Greater Boston Chapter. CCACC Pan Asian Volunteer Health Clinic. Dallas Fort Worth Hepatitis B Free Project. Hep B Free Las Vegas. Hep B Free Los Angeles. Hep B Project. Hep B United Philadelphia. Hep B United Twin Cities. Hep Free Hawaii. Hepatitis B Coalition of WA. Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington, DC. Hepatitis Education Project. Midwest Asian Health Association. New Jersey Hepatitis B Coalition. North East Medical Services. NYC Hepatitis B Coalition. NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH). Ohio Asian American Health Coalition. Project Prevention. SF Hep B Free.  National Non-Profit Partners : Hepatitis B Foundation. Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO). Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (AANCART). Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA). National Task Force on Hepatitis B. National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable. Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. Immunization Action Coalition. Federal Partners: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Viral Hepatitis, HHS. HHS Office of Minority Health. White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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