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Today is #WorldHepatitisDay2022! To honor it let's talk about Hepatitis B.

The Hep B vaccine is now given at birth, but starting *this year* all adults <60 are recommended to get it.

I talked to the CDC's former viral hepatitis lead Dr. John Ward to understand why 🧡
First, what is viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis comprises a few different infections caused by viruses Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. While A and E mostly cause acute disease, the others including B often lead to chronic infection.

HepB in particular is a lifelong infection.
HepB is harmful because chronic infection is a leading cause of liver cancer.

In the US, between 1-2 MM people have chronic HepB. Most are unaware. And while it travels through body fluids, it's so infectious that transmission can happen through casual contact. (Dr. Ward ⬇️)
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Let me make Hepatitis really easy for you to understand

There are 5 types A, B, C, D, E

A- is gotten from contaminated food/water
B- is gotten from contact with blood, semen, vaginal secretion.
C- is gotten from same route as B
D- same as B and C
E- from contaminated water/food
D can't multiply if B is not present already

B can be responsible for liver cancer

B, C, D can lead to chronic infections, infections with A and E are usually not long lasting.

There are vaccines now for types A and B, no vaccines yet for C, D and E
Get vaccinated
Don't share toothbrushes
Practice safe sex
Wash your hands often
Wash food items properly
Don't share sharps eg clippers
Drink clean treated water from trusted sources.

Today is #WorldHepatitisDay. Stay protected
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It's #WorldHepatitisDay!

Bringing #hepatitis care closer to communities and those in need is πŸ—οΈ to achieving a hepatitis-free future.

Here are 5⃣ things you should know about viral hepatitis πŸ‘‡
More than 350 million people live with viral #hepatitis, and every 30 seconds, someone dies from hepatitis-related disease including liver failure, cirrhosis and cancer.

Don't wait, get tested πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3cJozjF #WorldHepatitisDay
#Hepatitis A is an infection that can cause mild to severe illness. It is mostly transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person.

More info πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3BgIe4Q
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It's #WorldHepatitisDay

Elimination of viral #hepatitis can’t wait:
350 million people have chronic hepatitis B & C around the 🌍

Let's work together to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. A hepatitis-free future is possible!

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3727CuG
It's #WorldHepatitisDay

Funding #hepatitis services can't wait: a person dies from a hepatitis related illness every 30 seconds.

A hepatitis-free future is possible!

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3727CuG
#Hepatitis A is a liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. It is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/32XatEr
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"This Thursday marks six months since WHO declared #COVID19 a public health emergency of international concern"-@DrTedros

"This is the sixth time a global health emergency has been declared under the International Health Regulations, but it is easily the most severe"-@DrTedros

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You’re scared of HIV?
Let me introduce you to πŸ₯πŸ₯
VIRAL #HEPATITIS B and C, which kills 1.4 million people/yr, with 9x more infections than HIV and increasing death rates!
#Selah
...yet the majority of global leaders and the public remain unaware!
@Fmohnigeria @nassnigeria
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According to @who, Deaths from hepatitis have been increasing over the past 2 decades, which points to a lack of global awareness and action, including among top decision-makers.
Despite this situation, much can be doneπŸ‘‡πŸ½.

#WorldHepatitisDay
Hepatitis can be prevented, diagnosed, treated and managed well. The hepatitis B vaccine is 98-100% effective in preventing new infections.
But how many of us have ever heard about it?
How many have taken action (Gotten Screened and vaccinated (ifnegative)
Treated when positive?
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It's #WorldHepatitisDay.

Viral #hepatitis B and C:
πŸ—¨οΈ325 million people affected
πŸ—¨οΈ1.4 million deaths a year.
πŸ—¨οΈ2nd major killer infectious disease after tuberculosis
πŸ—¨οΈ9x more people are infected with hepatitis than HIV.

Let's eliminate hepatitis!
It's #WorldHepatitisDay!

Hepatitis B, C & D can lead to liver cancer.
Know the risks:
πŸ’‰ Unsafe injection, syringes & needles
πŸ₯— Contaminated food
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πŸ‘‚ Unsafe tattoo, piercing
πŸ‘Ά Not vaccinating babies against #hepatitis
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#Hepatitis A & E are viral liver diseases.

Know the risks:
🚽 Poor sanitation
🀲 Dirty hands
🚰 Unsafe water
⚠ Sharing personal items
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#WorldHepatitisDay
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