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Hepatitis B Basics
Hepatitis B is…
Inflammation of the liver caused by infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
A Healthy Liver
o Major role in metabolism and detoxificationo Fights against infections and controls bleeding
A life-long disease. Once infected there is NO cure.
CHRONIC Hepatitis B is…
Liver failure/cirrhosis
(scarring)
Liver cancer
And ultimately, premature death!!!
It can cause:
Even if you feel perfectly healthy…o You could still be
chronically infected with HBV
o Most people with chronic HBV infection have no symptoms
o Blood tests for liver enzymes are often normal
Chronic HBV infection:A Silent Killer in API Community
Hepatitis B is spread through…
Blood Birth Sex
Transmission: B.B.S
Transmission Myths:
Who does HBV affect?
1/3 of the world’s population has been infected at one point in time. That’s 2 billion people! 350- 400 million people worldwide are chronically infected. That is 1 in 20 people!
Compare this to the 35 million with HIV/AIDS.
Without appropriate monitoring or treatment, 1 in 4 with chronic hepatitis B will die of liver cancer.
This leads to 1-2 deaths every minute…
Why should Asians & Pacific Islanders be concerned?
HBV is the greatest health disparity between API and general population.
1 in 10 APIs is chronically infected with HBV, compared to 1 in 1,000 for Caucasian Americans.
1-1.5 million affected in the United States1 in 12 Korean-Americans 1 in 10 Chinese-Americans
1 in 8 Vietnamese-Americans
Asian & Pacific Islander Population
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
o Simple blood test
o Hepatitis B surface antigen test (HBsAg)o Positive (+): has hepatitis Bo Negative (-): does not have hepatitis B
o Hepatitis B surface antibody test (HBsAb)o Positive (+): has immunityo Negative (-): does not have immunity
Get Tested!
“Silent Killer”
Remember, chronic hepatitis B usually DOES NOT have any symptoms until it is too late.
Get tested today!
Total: 6-month, 3 shot series
Get Vaccinated!o If you are:
Hepatitis B surface antigen (-) & hepatitis B surface antibody (-), then you are susceptible and should get the vaccineo The first “anti-cancer” vaccine - CDCo Confers life-long protection “3 for life”
o If you have chronic hepatitis B:o There is NO cure, but hepatitis B can be managed
o Everyone is different; discuss treatment with doctor
o Important regular check-upso ALT for liver damage and AFP for liver cancer, 6
monthso Ultrasound, 12 months
o Can still live a long and healthy life with appropriate monitoring and treatment
Get Treatment!
UNITE AGAINST HEPATITIS B:
WHAT YOU CAN DO
o If you have chronic hepatitis B, you should also:
o Avoid drinking alcohol
o Get the hepatitis A vaccination
Protect Your Liver
o Spread the word! o Make sure family members are tested and
vaccinatedo Expecting mothers can protect their newborns
by making sure that their doctors administer to their newborns the necessary shots!
Protect Your Family
Mothers with chronic hepatitis B can protect their babies
o Her newborn should be given two shots:o The first shot of the 3-shot hepatitis B vaccine AND o The HBIG (hepatitis B immunoglobulin) shot
o These need to be given within 12 hours of birth to prevent transmission of hepatitis B.
All newborns in the U.S. should receive the hepatitis B vaccination and HBIG at birth!
People chronically infected with HBV should…
Get screened regularly for liver cancer and liver damage
Test Screens For: Frequency of Test
ALT(alanine
aminotransferase)Liver damage Every 6 months
AFP(alpha-fetoprotein)
Liver cancer Every 6 months
Ultrasound Liver cancer Every year
HBsAg test
ALT
vaccine
ultrasoundAFP
HBsAb test
immunity!Maintain regular
checkups Treatment
o avoid alcohol
o get hep A shot
o interferon
o lamivudine
o adefovir
3 shots in 6 mo.
Every 6 mo. Every 6 mo. Every year
* Note: HBsAg and HBsAb tests can be done at the same time
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• Be informed– 1 in 10 API are infected with hepatitis B– “Silent killer”– Transmitted through BBS
• Most common mode: Mother to child• Protect yourself
– Get tested– Get vaccinated– Get treated
• Protect & educate your family• Join the Jade Ribbon Campaign• Unite against hepatitis B and liver cancer!
Remember…
The Jade Ribbon Campaign• Launched in 2001
• Mission: Increase awareness about hepatitis b and provide ethnic-sensitive health information to API community
• Jade = Longevity and good luck
• Folded in shape of “person” to represent all voices united against hepatitis B and liver cancer.
UNITE AGAINST HEPATITIS BGET INVOLVED