Sexual Health
Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, the rate of acute hepatitis B (HBV) cases increased 11% from 2014 (0.9 per 100,000) to 2018 (1.0 per 100,000). The rate of infection increased even more dramatically in states most affected by the opioid crisis.
Even with a safe and effective vaccine, the numbers still paint a problematic picture. That’s where we want to help.
As you know, health screening is one of the keys to precise care and treatment. The CDC recommends that the following people be screened for HBV:
Department of Health and Human Services. National Strategic Plan 2021-2025. Available at
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/Viral-Hepatitis-National-Strategic-Plan-2021-2025.pdf. Accessed, May 12, 2022.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hepatitis B Questions and Answers for Health Professionals. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/hbvfaq.htm. Accessed on May 12, 2022.
Screening Pregnant Women for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection and Screening and Referral Algorithm for hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection among Pregnant Women; https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/perinatalxmtn.htm#section2; accessed November 23, 2021.