Hep B Foundation
@HepBFoundation
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The only nonprofit solely dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B.
Pennsylvania
Joined November 2009
Only those already infected with #hepatitisB can acquire #hepatitisD. People living with #hepD have a higher risk of developing liver cancer. 💚 Learn more: https://t.co/oQDiDlbCPn
#CancerScreeningWeek #LiverCancer #HepatitisB
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Susan reminds us that hepatitis B is not a death sentence — with proper care and honest conversations with your doctor, you can stay healthy and protected. ✨🩺 Read her story: https://t.co/2d8g4OWX0Z
#BtheVoice
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📢 Upcoming #Webinar! Join us on Dec 16 for a discussion on hepatitis elimination efforts in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱. 📅 9 a.m. EST | 2 p.m. GMT 🔗 Register: https://t.co/kovSX3eOiI
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We all play an important role in encouraging those around us to get screened. 🩺🤝 The word “cancer” can feel overwhelming — learn more about liver cancer and screening options on our website. ✨ 👉 https://t.co/q9OJqKrnQj
#CancerScreeningWeek #LiverCancer #HepatitisB
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📜The @HepBFoundation issues a statement in response to ACIP's decision to remove the #hepatitisB birth dose recommendation. Following the Dec. 4-5 ACIP meeting on the #hepB birth dose, we are deeply concerned. 🔗 https://t.co/ADQ2pws5sx
#HepatitisB #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
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We all play an important role in encouraging those around us to get screened. 🤝 The word “cancer” can feel overwhelming — learn more about liver cancer and screening options on our website. ✨ Learn more: https://t.co/AqcoIDx7nx
#CancerScreeningWeek #LiverCancer #HepatitisB
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International Volunteer Day 2025 celebrates volunteers worldwide! 🌍🙌 Join the movement to eliminate hepatitis B — become a Hep B Advocate. 💉 Sign up: https://t.co/DrpDO6Z77U
#IDV2024 #HepatitisB
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John, #justB storyteller urges caution as advisers consider delaying the #hepB vaccine. https://t.co/VqoeNmWRYF John learned he had #hepatitisB at age 16. His doctors estimated it happened at 3-4 years but it is unknown how. John's story 📽️ https://t.co/o4U61QwxYl
hepbstories.org
When he was 16, John learned during a routine medical checkup that he has hepatitis B. After his mother reacted with tears and concern, he decided that he needed to demonstrate to himself and others...
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#NEWS📰 What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why officials are targeting it [@AP] 📢 +2.4 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have #hepatitisB, and as many as 50% are unaware they are infected, according to information from the #CDC. 🔗 https://t.co/nuVvg0lP1D
apnews.com
A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer.
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The @HepBFoundation is closely monitoring the live ACIP meeting and is deeply concerned about the: 👉Lack of transparency 👉Inaccurate statement that there is a lack of safety data on the vaccine 👉Absence of data supporting the benefits of delaying vaccination #GetTheFacts
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By delaying the birth dose to 2 months among infants whose mothers are not known to be living with #hepatitisB, there could be (each year): 📌+1,400 preventable #hepB infections among children 📌300 excess cases of #LiverCancer 📌480 preventable deaths
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🗞️ #NEWS: ACIP may delay the hepatitis B vaccine to age 4–12, risking loss of combo vaccines + harder access for families. The birth dose nearly eliminated newborn infections (20,000 → <20/yr). Delaying it endangers progress. 🍼💛 🔗
nytimes.com
Comments by President Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and some panelists suggest the committee is likely to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.
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#NEWS📰 Vaccinating newborns against hepatitis B saves lives. Why might a CDC panel stop recommending it? 📢Delaying the birth dose to 2 months in babies whose mothers are not living with #hepB could lead far more children to become chronically infected. https://t.co/0yO14uHkBO
cidrap.umn.edu
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#NEWS📰 Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers to weigh major change to childhood vaccine schedule [@CNN] Featuring #justB storyteller, John. It's unknown how John contracted #hepB, but doctors estimated ages 3-4👉John's story🔗 https://t.co/6K4CxT1wOG
https://t.co/F2F2SEZFEk
cnn.com
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may vote this week to make a major change to the childhood vaccine schedule, potentially delaying a dose of the hepatitis B...
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#NEWS📰 RFK Jr.’s advisory panel may change childhood #vaccine guidance 🗣️“In the U.S., 70% of people living with #hepatitisB are undiagnosed. We don’t know when babies go home, who’s going to be caring for them..” -Dr. Cohen (President, @HepBFoundation) https://t.co/ZoUfO43yTp
thehill.com
The influential vaccine advisory committee that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remade to reflect his views will meet this week to vote on childhood hepatitis B vacc…
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Dr. Chari Cohen, President of the @HepBFoundation was featured on @CBSLosAngeles to discuss potential changes to the #hepatitisB vaccine among children. https://t.co/SzFgOp68Ob
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Hepatitis B Foundation is advocating to end stigma around #hepatitisB and ensure equal opportunities for all. ♿💛 Learn more about your rights: https://t.co/pS21qn4FIW
#IDPwD25 #HepatitisB #EndDiscrimination
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Every child deserves a future free from hepatitis B & liver cancer. 🧒 The Hepatitis B Foundation & Blumberg Institute are fighting to protect the hepatitis B vaccine. 💉🛡️ This #GivingTuesday: Help us save the vaccine. Help us save lives. Donate: https://t.co/B3KbcdmvXF
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Hepatitis B Foundation is advocating to end stigma around #hepatitisB and ensure equal opportunities for all. ♿💛 Learn more about your rights: https://t.co/pS21qn4FIW
#IDPwD25 #HepatitisB #EndDiscrimination
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