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CDC Hepatitis

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The official Twitter account of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis. Leading source of credible news & updates on viral hepatitis. Policy: go.usa.gov/YjNP

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If you’re living with diabetes, CDC recommends you talk to your doctor about getting a #HepatitisB vaccine. This #NationalDiabetesMonth, learn about the connection between #Hepatitis and #Diabetes: bit.ly/4epHDPB

If you’re living with diabetes, <a href="/CDCgov/">CDC</a> recommends you talk to your doctor about getting a #HepatitisB vaccine.

This #NationalDiabetesMonth, learn about the connection between #Hepatitis and #Diabetes: bit.ly/4epHDPB
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Living with #Diabetes? Talk to your doctor about getting a #HepatitisB vaccine this #NationalDiabetesMonth: bit.ly/4epHDPB

Living with #Diabetes? Talk to your doctor about getting a #HepatitisB vaccine this #NationalDiabetesMonth: bit.ly/4epHDPB
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The 2023 TB Surveillance report includes new variables including: • Hepatitis • Pregnancy • Smoking • Homelessness Learn more: bit.ly/3AGxGhs

The 2023 TB Surveillance report includes new variables including:
• Hepatitis
• Pregnancy
• Smoking
• Homelessness
Learn more: bit.ly/3AGxGhs
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Thanksgiving is also National #FamilyHealthHistoryDay! 🍂 Some diseases like #HepatitisB often don’t have symptoms. Collecting your family health history can help prevent #ViralHepatitis or find it early. bit.ly/3WhxCvh

Thanksgiving is also National #FamilyHealthHistoryDay! 🍂 Some diseases like #HepatitisB often don’t have symptoms. Collecting your family health history can help prevent #ViralHepatitis or find it early. bit.ly/3WhxCvh
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❌ Fiction: All viral #hepatitis types are transmitted through needles or sexual contact. ✅ Fact: Some types of viral hepatitis are transmitted through needles or sexual contact, while others can spread through contaminated food and water. Learn more: bit.ly/4i1uIVP

❌ Fiction: All viral #hepatitis types are transmitted through needles or sexual contact.

✅ Fact: Some types of viral hepatitis are transmitted through needles or sexual contact, while others can spread through contaminated food and water.

Learn more: bit.ly/4i1uIVP
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Outreach workers: Encourage people to give the gift of #STI prevention this holiday season. Educate your communities on STI prevention strategies such as condom usage, vaccination against #HPV and #hepatitis B, and regular testing. Learn more: bit.ly/3RQAbmP #CDC

Outreach workers: Encourage people to give the gift of #STI prevention this holiday season. 

Educate your communities on STI prevention strategies such as condom usage, vaccination against #HPV and #hepatitis B, and regular testing.

Learn more: bit.ly/3RQAbmP 

#CDC
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#HCPs: In 2023, 3% of persons in the US with tuberculosis (TB) disease reported also having #ViralHepatitis. Anyone can get #TB but some people are at higher risk than others. Talk to your patients about their risk factors for #TB, #HepatitisB, and #HepatitisC.

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Many people with #HepatitisB don’t have symptoms, and therefore don’t know they’re sick. During the holiday season, encourage your loved ones to get tested for #ViralHepatitis: bit.ly/49GuijR

Many people with #HepatitisB don’t have symptoms, and therefore don’t know they’re sick. 

During the holiday season, encourage your loved ones to get tested for #ViralHepatitis: bit.ly/49GuijR
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🧵 Breaking down CDC Hepatitis's latest MMWR on the safety of the hepatitis B vaccine during pregnancy. 🔗 bit.ly/49BCuBR Clinicians, here's what your patients who are pregnant need to know:

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1/ Hepatitis B is serious and can lead to chronic infection, cirrhosis, or liver cancer. #hepB vaccines have been used safely for 40+ years. The CDC recommends universal vaccination for adults aged 19-59, including those who are pregnant.

1/ Hepatitis B is serious and can lead to chronic infection, cirrhosis, or liver cancer. #hepB vaccines have been used safely for 40+ years. The CDC recommends universal vaccination for adults aged 19-59, including those who are pregnant.
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2/ Recently, U.S. FDA approved updated labeling for Heplisav-B vaccine after reviewing new data showing no increased risk above background for adverse pregnancy/birth outcomes associated with receiving vaccine just before conception or during pregnancy. 🔗 bit.ly/3BavxuX

2/ Recently, <a href="/US_FDA/">U.S. FDA</a> approved updated labeling for Heplisav-B vaccine after reviewing new data showing no increased risk above background for adverse pregnancy/birth outcomes associated with receiving vaccine just before conception or during pregnancy. 🔗 bit.ly/3BavxuX
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U.S. FDA 3/ CDC now recommends Heplisav-B as a fourth #hepB vaccine option during pregnancy. #HCPs can now use Heplisav-B, Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, or Twinrix to protect pregnant patients who need hep B vaccination. 👉 bit.ly/49BCuBR

<a href="/US_FDA/">U.S. FDA</a> 3/ CDC now recommends Heplisav-B as a fourth #hepB vaccine option during pregnancy. #HCPs can now use Heplisav-B, Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, or Twinrix to protect pregnant patients who need hep B vaccination.

👉 bit.ly/49BCuBR
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U.S. FDA 4/4 Takeaway: #hepB vaccines are safe and effective during pregnancy. Vaccination during this time also protects the health of mother and baby. Check out CDC’s online resources and follow CDC Hepatitis for more info: cdc.gov/hepatitis-b/va…

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#HCPs: Rates of hepatitis C infection during pregnancy are increasing. Make sure you’re following testing recommendations for infants exposed to #HepC during pregnancy or delivery: bit.ly/49MDyTG

#HCPs: Rates of hepatitis C infection during pregnancy are increasing.  

Make sure you’re following testing recommendations for infants exposed to #HepC during pregnancy or delivery: bit.ly/49MDyTG
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Big win for correctional health– starting Jan 1, 2025, all state Medicaid & CHIP programs must provide several services recommended by CDC for eligible youth who are incarcerated. This includes screening for HIV, hep B & C, STIs, & TB. CMSGov Details: bit.ly/3D30fGG

Big win for correctional health– starting Jan 1, 2025, all state Medicaid &amp; CHIP programs must provide several services recommended by CDC for eligible youth who are incarcerated. This includes screening for HIV, hep B &amp; C, STIs, &amp; TB. <a href="/CMSGov/">CMSGov</a>

Details: bit.ly/3D30fGG
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#HepatitisB vaccination can prevent #LiverCancer & other health issues. CDC recommends the vaccine for everyone 59 and under, and for adults 60+ with risk factors. Learn more: bit.ly/4epHDPB

#HepatitisB vaccination can prevent #LiverCancer &amp; other health issues.  

<a href="/CDCgov/">CDC</a> recommends the vaccine for everyone 59 and under, and for adults 60+ with risk factors. Learn more: bit.ly/4epHDPB
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Vaccines offer the best protection for #HepatitisA & #HepatitisB. This holiday season, ask your doctor if you’re up to date on your #Hepatitis vaccinations: bit.ly/4epHDPB

Vaccines offer the best protection for #HepatitisA &amp; #HepatitisB. This holiday season, ask your doctor if you’re up to date on your #Hepatitis vaccinations: bit.ly/4epHDPB
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This holiday season, encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated against #HepatitisB. Vaccination is recommended for everyone 59 and under and for adults 60+ who have risk factors. Learn more: bit.ly/4epHDPB

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CDC encourages substance use disorder treatment facilities to integrate #HIV and #ViralHepatitis testing — including point-of-care HIV and HCV tests — into their services. With your help, we can protect our communities from these preventable diseases: bit.ly/4ggFq9D

CDC encourages substance use disorder treatment facilities to integrate #HIV and #ViralHepatitis testing — including point-of-care HIV and HCV tests — into their services.

With your help, we can protect our communities from these preventable diseases: bit.ly/4ggFq9D
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📅 SAVE THE DATE 📅 On February 11 - 12, APHL is holding a virtual consultation with clinicians, scientists, laboratorians & public health experts to discuss same day and viral first testing strategies for the diagnosis of #HCV infection. Register today: bit.ly/40iDbfe

📅 SAVE THE DATE 📅 
On February 11 - 12, <a href="/APHL/">APHL</a> is holding a virtual consultation with clinicians, scientists, laboratorians &amp; public health experts to discuss same day and viral first testing strategies for the diagnosis of #HCV infection. Register today: bit.ly/40iDbfe