The primary strategies involve establishing convenient, free or low-cost testing venues; vaccinating susceptible individuals; and following or treating as needed those who are infected. There is a need and an opportunity for countywide collaboration and participation of existing health care institutions!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
- Volunteer at any Hep B Free event
- Provide feedback from your community about API specific needs
- Distribute Hepatitis B materials to educate people in your community
- Ask your doctor about Hep B
- Encourage your friends and family to get tested
Screening & Vaccination
- Host a one-time screening/vaccination event in conjunction with a special lecture on hepatitis B and liver cancer
- Host a standing (weekly/monthly) screening and vaccination site attached to the
hospital or community
Public Awareness
- Advertise for your screening/vaccination events using educational facts and figures about hepatitis B in your community
- Contribute expertise or financial support to a county-wide educational multimedia campaign
- Host community education events with lectures by prominent physician experts
- Help sponsor (in-kind or financial donations) public awareness events
Physician Education
- Host continuing medical education events on hepatitis B/liver cancer annually
