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HBV ECHO: Reducing Perinatal Transmission

Video developed through partnership with the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care, Project ECHO launched HBV ECHO, a national technical assistance program that helps enhance HRSA-funded health center capacity to reduce perinatal transmission of hepatitis B. Panelists discuss the teleECHO™ curriculum, challenges in addressing perinatal HBV in the primary care setting, and patient case studies.

Estimating herd immunity thresholds for hepatitis A: A 16-state analysis to inform vaccination strategies among people who inject drugs (PWID)

This fact sheet discusses how research from the University of California San Diego and published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, estimates the hepatitis A vaccination coverage needed to prevent outbreaks among people who inject drugs (PWID). Analyzing surveillance data from 16 states with recent hepatitis A outbreaks linked to PWID, the study found that vaccination coverage of at least 80% may be necessary to reliably achieve herd immunity—though some states, such as West Virginia, may require higher levels.

Let's break it down: Breaking down hepatitis A

This webinar recording discusses how the hepatitis A landscape is changing globally. Between 2010 and 2019, the number of deaths from hepatitis A decreased globally by 10%, despite the number of cases increasing by 4%. A number of factors have helped drive these changes, including globalization and increased hepatitis A vaccination rates. 

HepVu Annual Launch 2025 Toolkit

This toolkit delivers updated data visualizations, infographics, and social media assets spotlighting the intersection of viral hepatitis and the opioid crisis—highlighting regional opioid prescribing rates alongside Hepatitis C mortality trends to support awareness campaigns during Hepatitis Awareness Month.

It's Time to Cure* Hep C

This brochure provides essential information about Hepatitis C (HCV), including its transmission, symptoms, and the importance of early detection. It emphasizes the availability of effective treatments that can cure the infection, highlighting the need for regular testing and awareness to prevent long-term liver complications.