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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 ⬇️)
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
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
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
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
It's #WorldHepatitisDay!
Bringing #hepatitis care closer to communities and those in need is 🗝️ to achieving a hepatitis-free future.
Here are 5⃣ things you should know about viral hepatitis 👇
Bringing #hepatitis care closer to communities and those in need is 🗝️ to achieving a hepatitis-free future.
Here are 5⃣ things you should know about viral hepatitis 👇
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 👉bit.ly/3cJozjF #WorldHepatitisDay
Don't wait, get tested 👉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 👉bit.ly/3BgIe4Q
More info 👉bit.ly/3BgIe4Q
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!
👉bit.ly/3727CuG
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!
👉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!
👉bit.ly/3727CuG
Funding #hepatitis services can't wait: a person dies from a hepatitis related illness every 30 seconds.
A hepatitis-free future is possible!
👉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.
👉 bit.ly/32XatEr
👉 bit.ly/32XatEr
"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
You’re scared of HIV?
Let me introduce you to 🥁🥁
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
RT👇🏽
Let me introduce you to 🥁🥁
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
RT👇🏽
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 done👇🏽.
#WorldHepatitisDay
Despite this situation, much can be done👇🏽.
#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?
But how many of us have ever heard about it?
How many have taken action (Gotten Screened and vaccinated (ifnegative)
Treated when positive?
It's #WorldHepatitisDay.
Viral #hepatitis B and C:
🗨️325 million people affected
🗨️1.4 million deaths a year.
🗨️2nd major killer infectious disease after tuberculosis
🗨️9x more people are infected with hepatitis than HIV.
Let's eliminate hepatitis!
Viral #hepatitis B and C:
🗨️325 million people affected
🗨️1.4 million deaths a year.
🗨️2nd major killer infectious disease after tuberculosis
🗨️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:
💉 Unsafe injection, syringes & needles
🥗 Contaminated food
💏👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨 Unsafe sex
👂 Unsafe tattoo, piercing
👶 Not vaccinating babies against #hepatitis
bit.ly/2YfxJYw
Hepatitis B, C & D can lead to liver cancer.
Know the risks:
💉 Unsafe injection, syringes & needles
🥗 Contaminated food
💏👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨 Unsafe sex
👂 Unsafe tattoo, piercing
👶 Not vaccinating babies against #hepatitis
bit.ly/2YfxJYw
#Hepatitis A & E are viral liver diseases.
Know the risks:
🚽 Poor sanitation
🤲 Dirty hands
🚰 Unsafe water
⚠ Sharing personal items
💏👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨 Oral-anal sex
bit.ly/2YfxJYw
#WorldHepatitisDay
Know the risks:
🚽 Poor sanitation
🤲 Dirty hands
🚰 Unsafe water
⚠ Sharing personal items
💏👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨 Oral-anal sex
bit.ly/2YfxJYw
#WorldHepatitisDay
