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We congratulate Dr. Erica Schwartz on her appointment and continued leadership in preventive health.As a strong advocate...
04/23/2026

We congratulate Dr. Erica Schwartz on her appointment and continued leadership in preventive health.
As a strong advocate for vaccines and public health, her voice is especially important at a time when immunization efforts, including the hepatitis B vaccine, face increasing challenges. The hepatitis B vaccine is safe, effective, and one of the first cancer-preventing vaccines, protecting individuals and families from liver cancer.
We remain hopeful that leaders like Dr. Schwartz will continue to support science-driven, evidence-based vaccination policies and help strengthen, not weaken, recommended vaccine schedules that protect our communities.
At SF Hep B Free, we stand firmly in support of vaccination, prevention, and health equity.

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at the 2026 APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala 🎉Registration is now open fo...
04/22/2026

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at the 2026 APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala 🎉

Registration is now open for this signature San Francisco kickoff event bringing together community members, organizations, and youth leaders for an evening of recognition, culture, and connection.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

đź“… APA Heritage Awards Ceremony
đź“ŤHerbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
đź•  5:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
đź‘— Attire: Ethnic festive, or cocktaile, San Francisco
🎟️ Free event — registration required
đź”— Register here: https://apasf.org/?mc_cid=f9d67eb538&mc_eid=5e7cbd1d8e

đź“… APA Community Gala Reception
đź“Ť San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
đź•– 7:00 PM (Immediately following the ceremony)
🎟️ Reception Tickets: $25
đź”— Register here: https://apasf.org/?mc_cid=f9d67eb538&mc_eid=5e7cbd1d8e

Today, April 19th, is World Liver Day, a reminder of the importance of protecting liver health through awareness, preven...
04/19/2026

Today, April 19th, is World Liver Day, a reminder of the importance of protecting liver health through awareness, prevention, and early care. The liver performs vital functions that keep the body healthy, yet liver disease often develops without noticeable symptoms. For individuals living with hepatitis B, regular monitoring and early intervention are especially important to prevent serious complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hep B Free encourages everyone to learn their hepatitis B status, stay informed about liver health, and take proactive steps toward prevention and long-term wellness.

Want to learn more? Read here: https://worldliverday.org/

We at Hep B Free are always grateful for opportunities like the 5 K run hosted by . Being part of a community-driven eve...
04/13/2026

We at Hep B Free are always grateful for opportunities like the 5 K run hosted by . Being part of a community-driven event that promotes health, wellness, and unity, especially within AAPI communities, is incredibly meaningful to us. Hep B Free remains committed to raising hepatitis B awareness and expanding access to education, screening, vaccination, and care for all. Proceeds from this event help us continue reaching more people through community education and screenings across the Bay Area and beyond. Visit https://www.movemint.cc/events/2026_sf_aapi_5k to register.

We’ve shared a new statement on our website about why Hep B Free continues to support hepatitis B vaccination for all ne...
04/12/2026

We’ve shared a new statement on our website about why Hep B Free continues to support hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns.
This statement highlights why the birth-dose vaccine remains essential for protecting infants and preventing lifelong hepatitis B infection.
To read the full statement and learn more, visit our website (sfhepbfree.org) and check out the “News” section.

Today, April 11th, 2026, is International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, which reminds us that safe, respectful mat...
04/11/2026

Today, April 11th, 2026, is International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, which reminds us that safe, respectful maternal care is a fundamental human right. Access to quality prenatal care plays a critical role in protecting both mothers and children, including preventing hepatitis B transmission during pregnancy and childbirth. With proper screening, vaccination, and timely treatment, mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B is highly preventable. At SF Hep B Free, we support efforts to expand equitable maternal healthcare, improve access to hepatitis B screening, and reduce barriers such as stigma, cost, and lack of information. Ensuring every mother has access to culturally responsive care is essential to building healthier families and communities.

Learn more:
SF Hep B Free: https://sfhepbfree.org/
WHO – Maternal Health: https://www.who.int/health-topics/maternal-health
NEMS: https://www.nems.org/programs/liverhealth/

As many of you know, the 2026 Hep B Free Summit will take place on May 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the UCSF Mis...
04/11/2026

As many of you know, the 2026 Hep B Free Summit will take place on May 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus Conference Center. We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank our sponsors, whose generous support makes events like this possible. Their partnership is essential to helping us bring communities together for education, collaboration, and action toward hepatitis B elimination. We appreciate every one of our sponsors and cannot wait to see this event come to life. Register today and join us at the summit!

Hi all, a reminder that the AAPI 5k is coming up early May. We at Hep B Free cannot wait to participate in this run. Ple...
03/27/2026

Hi all, a reminder that the AAPI 5k is coming up early May. We at Hep B Free cannot wait to participate in this run. Please join us on May 9th, 2026 at 8:30am at Crissy Field San Francisco. This is known to be scenic route so invite all your friends and family.
We created a team so you can select "Hep B Heroes" with the password "win" at registration to join! We welcome any fitness level runners! We cannot wait to have you join us.
Even if you or your friends and family cannot join us, we always welcome donations (even just $20 can help us do an extra screening and possibly save a life)! This can be done through the registration page under "donation."
Register here: https://www.movemint.cc/events/2026_sf_aapi_5k?tab=start_list
or scan the QR code!

Don't forget to register for the World Hepatitis Summit from April 26-30th in Bangkok, Thailand. Hep B Free will be at t...
03/26/2026

Don't forget to register for the World Hepatitis Summit from April 26-30th in Bangkok, Thailand. Hep B Free will be at this event, sharing the impactful work that we have been doing as an organization to end hepatitis. We are excited for this opportunity, and we hope that you can join us.

Following the recent federal ruling on vaccine policy, new details make the impact even clearer. The court has temporari...
03/24/2026

Following the recent federal ruling on vaccine policy, new details make the impact even clearer. The court has temporarily blocked every major vaccine policy change made since June 2025, restoring the childhood vaccine schedule to its evidence-based standard.
This includes overturning the recommendation against the hepatitis B birth dose—a critical protection given within 24 hours of life.
Why this matters: The birth dose is a safety net. Even when screening or access to care isn’t perfect, it prevents newborns from developing chronic hepatitis B—a lifelong infection that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
The ruling also emphasized something bigger: vaccine decisions must follow a rigorous, science-based process.
The court found that recent policy changes bypassed long-established systems designed to protect public health.
For families and communities, this means:
• Routine childhood vaccines remain the standard of care
• Insurance coverage tied to these recommendations stays in place
• Clinicians can continue following evidence-based guidance with confidence

This moment is a reminder that policies matter, science matters, and access matters.

Read more here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/state-us-vaccine-policy-special-edition-mar-17-2026

A federal judge has halted proposed changes to U.S. vaccine policy after concerns that long-standing scientific review p...
03/24/2026

A federal judge has halted proposed changes to U.S. vaccine policy after concerns that long-standing scientific review processes were not properly followed. Among these changes were recommendations that could have limited universal access to the hepatitis B birth dose—one of the most critical tools we have to prevent lifelong infection.

For the hepatitis B community, this decision is incredibly important. The birth dose vaccine—given within 24 hours of life—acts as a safety net, protecting infants from perinatal and early childhood transmission. Without it, babies who are unknowingly exposed can develop chronic hepatitis B, significantly increasing their risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer later in life.

This ruling reinforces the importance of evidence-based, equitable public health policy. Hepatitis B is preventable as long as access to vaccination remains strong, consistent, and guided by science!

Read more here:
đź”— https://www.npr.org/2026/03/16/nx-s1-5749530/judge-blocks-rfk-jr-vaccine-changes
đź”— https://www.aasld.org/aasld-responds-federal-court-ruling-preserving-hepatitis-vaccine

Hi all! This coming Sunday, March 29, from 10am - 2pm, Hep B Free will be at the Sunset Community Health Fair! doing scr...
03/24/2026

Hi all! This coming Sunday, March 29, from 10am - 2pm, Hep B Free will be at the Sunset Community Health Fair! doing screenings! The Health Fair will be inside the Sunset Recreation Center at 2201 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA, 94122.
Don't hesitate to come visit our booth! See you on Sunday.

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