Hepatitis B Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution declares June 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Month in California, aiming to increase public education and encourage vaccination, screening, and access to care for this liver infection. It highlights the significant prevalence of hepatitis B in California, particularly among foreign-born residents and specific ethnic groups, and emphasizes the importance of addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatment. The resolution encourages collaboration among various stakeholders to improve hepatitis B prevention and management efforts.
Key provisions
- Declares June 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Month in California.
- Encourages state agencies and local health jurisdictions to promote hepatitis B vaccination.
- Calls for expanding public awareness about hepatitis B prevention, testing, and treatment.
- Urges the removal of barriers to hepatitis B vaccination, screening, and treatment.
- Encourages the use of data from the California Hepatitis B Landscape Analysis to guide targeted outreach.
- Promotes the formation of multidisciplinary advisory groups to inform hepatitis B strategies.
- Encourages collaboration with regional and national partners.
- Aligns hepatitis B efforts with broader goals for viral hepatitis and liver health.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Foreign-born residents
- Asian and Pacific Islander communities
- Black or African American adults
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