New post: The Hepatitis B vaccine is at risk from the new CDC advisory committee members. Here's why.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2025/12/04/why-the-hepatitis-b-birth-dose-is-at-risk-from-new-cdc-vaccine-advisors/

#ACIP #HepatitisB #HepatitisPrevention #CDC #newborn

#DefendPublicHealth #GrandparentsForVaccines

With thanks to Dorit Reiss Beth Jacobs Teri Mills

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟴
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗛𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗜𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Every year on July 28, the world unites to raise awareness about viral hepatitis — a silent but deadly disease that causes liver inflammation, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. In 2019 alone, 78,000 people died from acute hepatitis complications, and chronic hepatitis B, C, and D cause over 1 million deaths annually.

This year’s theme emphasizes breaking down barriers like stigma, misinformation, and lack of access to testing and treatment. Simplifying and scaling up hepatitis services is key to eliminating hepatitis as a global health threat by 2030.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀
- Hepatitis B and C cause over 95% of hepatitis-related deaths worldwide.
- WHO aims to reduce new hepatitis infections by 90% and deaths by 65% by 2030.
- Vaccination, early diagnosis, and treatment are essential tools to prevent liver disease progression.
- Pregnant women should be tested and treated to avoid mother-to-child transmission.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽
- Get vaccinated for hepatitis A and B.
- Practice safe sex and avoid sharing needles.
- Maintain good hygiene and avoid sharing personal items.
- Encourage regular screening for hepatitis, especially in high-risk groups.
- Support efforts to integrate hepatitis services into national healthcare systems.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
World Hepatitis Day honors Dr. Baruch Samuel Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed its vaccine. His birthday, July 28, marks this global awareness day.

Together, we can break down barriers and build a hepatitis-free future.

#WorldHepatitisDay #HepatitisLetsBreakItDown #HepatitisAwareness #LiverHealth #GetTested #VaccinateToProtect #StopHepatitis #HealthyLiver #EliminateHepatitis2030 #SCABPharmacy #PublicHealth #HepatitisPrevention

The role of liver health in Alzheimer's prevention

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Arnold R. Eiser is an internal medicine physician and author of Preserving Brain Health in a Toxic Age: New Insights from Neuroscience, Integrative Medicine, and Public Health.

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