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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:
🔗 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/16/nx-s1-5749530/judge-blocks-rfk-jr-vaccine-changes
🔗 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.

This past February, we celebrated Lunar New Year 🧧!a time for renewal, health, and community.We hope this infographic se...
03/17/2026

This past February, we celebrated Lunar New Year 🧧!a time for renewal, health, and community.

We hope this infographic serves as a small but powerful reminder: don’t wait—get tested for Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is often overlooked, but early detection can make all the difference.

If you or someone you know isn’t vaccinated or may be at risk, we encourage you to reach out to a healthcare provider. Screening is often free and quick, and it could save a life.

🔗 Learn more & find testing: sfhepbfree.org
This past February, we celebrated Lunar New Year 🧧! A time for renewal, health, and community.

🚨 Deadline Extended!There’s still time to submit your abstract for the 2026 Hep B Free California Summit at UCSF Mission...
03/13/2026

🚨 Deadline Extended!

There’s still time to submit your abstract for the 2026 Hep B Free California Summit at UCSF Mission Bay.

We welcome submissions from researchers, clinicians, public health leaders, and community advocates working to advance hepatitis B prevention, care, and elimination. We highly encourage you to submit an abstract!

📅 New abstract deadline: March 20, 2026
📍 Summit: May 12, 2026 – San Francisco (8:00AM-4:30PM)
🔗 Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvEMpusXC4QcjvJJhUMEw8rz39KunkOV97mDaiaki80dSVug/viewform?pli=1

We’re thrilled to announce that our poster has been accepted to the World Hepatitis Summit 2026! 🌍✨This opportunity allo...
03/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that our poster has been accepted to the World Hepatitis Summit 2026! 🌍✨
This opportunity allows us to share our work and elevate the impact of Hep B Free and HepBNow, connecting with partners worldwide, sparking new ideas, and strengthening the global movement to eliminate hepatitis B.
We’re especially excited to be part of this year’s summit in Thailand, where advocates, researchers, and public health leaders from around the world will come together to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and drive meaningful change.
We’re honored to be part of this powerful international conversation and look forward to engaging with fellow advocates, researchers, and public health leaders committed to ending hepatitis.
See you soon, Thailand!

Recent data show that Hepatitis B shots given to U.S. newborns have fallen by around 10 percentage points over the past ...
03/03/2026

Recent data show that Hepatitis B shots given to U.S. newborns have fallen by around 10 percentage points over the past two years, dropping from roughly 83.5% in 2023 to just over 73% in 2025 — leaving 1 in 4 babies without early protection.

This decline is especially concerning in light of the new birth-dose guidance changes. The hepatitis B birth dose is critical because it provides immediate protection at a time when infants are most vulnerable. Babies who contract hepatitis B at birth or in early infancy have up to a 90% risk of developing chronic infection, which can lead to lifelong liver disease and liver cancer.

The hep b vaccine is a safe, and highly effective tool to prevent transmission from mother to child and through early horizontal exposure. Delaying protection increases risk. Protecting newborns from day one matters.

Read more from this study + article linked here: 🔗https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fewer-newborns-receive-hepatitis-b-vaccination-2026a10005sd?form=fpf
🔗https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2845385?guestAccessKey=0a18cab2-6052-4609-8240-b44c4f10dc5f&utm_source=for_the_media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=022326

Reminder to Register!The Inaugural Hep B Free California Summit is coming up on May 12, 2026, at UCSF Mission Bay. Don’t...
02/25/2026

Reminder to Register!
The Inaugural Hep B Free California Summit is coming up on May 12, 2026, at UCSF Mission Bay. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with community members, healthcare providers, public health leaders, researchers, and advocates from across California!
This year’s theme, “Hep B Elimination Through Community, Public Health, Innovation, and Healthcare Partnerships,” highlights the power of collaboration in advancing hepatitis B elimination efforts.

✨ CME credits available
✨ Abstract submissions open through March 1 (less than a week left to submit!)

Be sure to register soon!
🔗 Register + learn more: sfhepbfree.org/2026-hep-b-free-california-summit

🏃‍♀️The countdown is ON! Reminder that the SF AAPI 5K is coming up soon! Don’t miss your chance to run, walk, and make a...
02/24/2026

🏃‍♀️The countdown is ON!
Reminder that the SF AAPI 5K is coming up soon! Don’t miss your chance to run, walk, and make an impact!

Event details:
📅 May 9, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Crissy Field, San Francisco
💛 Join our team at registration: Hep B Free Heroes
🔑 Password: win

Spots are filling up, so be sure to register while you can! Every step you take helps support hepatitis B education, screening, and access to care in our communities.
Can’t make it? You can still support by donating on the Movemint registration website!

🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or at this link: https://www.movemint.cc/events/2026_sf_aapi_5k

Recent reporting has highlighted concerns about a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau. According to S...
02/20/2026

Recent reporting has highlighted concerns about a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau. According to STAT, the trial would randomize whether approximately 14,500 newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine dose at birth or at two months of age.

This has raised many questions because the hepatitis B birth dose is a proven, life-saving intervention. When babies are infected at birth, up to 90% develop chronic hepatitis B, putting them at long-term risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. Receiving the vaccine within 24 hours of birth dramatically reduces that risk by preventing transmission during delivery and early infancy, even if the mother tests negative.

Delaying protection in high-prevalence settings can leave newborns vulnerable during a critical window. Learn more here: https://www.hepmag.com/article/usfunded-hepatitis-b-vaccine-trial-continues-draw-criticism

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