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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 🧵
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.
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 ⬇️)
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 ⬇️)
.@ProfSharonLewin #AIDS2022 media briefing: As we face the COVID pandemic & ongoing humanitarian crises, we need to refocus attention on the global #HIV/#AIDS response. 1/ 
@hannah_disch I’ve just been through and had a look at which might have been (at least in part) vaccine preventable...
Happy for input from more expert individuals!
Abortive and stillborn: got to be a quite few German measles in there, and due to diseases like flu.
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Happy for input from more expert individuals!
Abortive and stillborn: got to be a quite few German measles in there, and due to diseases like flu.
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@hannah_disch Ague: no vaccine (yet!) for malaria, but other candidates for the causative agent could be things like flu; which we do vaccinate against.
Bit with a mad dog: definite win for #vaccines here!
❤️💉❤️💉❤️💉❤️
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
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Bit with a mad dog: definite win for #vaccines here!
❤️💉❤️💉❤️💉❤️
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
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@hannah_disch Bloody flux, scowring and flux: rotavirus very much a contender and also cholera!
Again, a win for #vaccines
#VaccinesSaveLives
❤️💉❤️💉❤️
Again, a win for #vaccines
#VaccinesSaveLives
❤️💉❤️💉❤️
About to take the stage at @CatoInstitute to discuss comprehensive syringe services programs. Depending on the location, these facilities provide testing for #STDs and #HepB, & even job interview prep! #CatoHealth
It’s critical we join together to combat stigma. I truly believe it is one of the biggest killers. #WednesdayWisdom #CatoHealth
Comprehensive SSPs are also a critical component to @POTUS’ initiative to #EndHIVEpidemic. #CatoHealth Learn more: hiv.gov/federal-respon…
