Prevention

This report summarizes results of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Adult Hepatitis Vaccine Project (AHVP) for 2007-2008, in response to the CDC national initiative encouraging states to use existing federal funds to purchase adult hepatitis B vaccine. Data show that 28,824 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine were administered at 29 participating sites in the first 19 months of the AHVP, and 13 sites administered the vaccine for the first time.

This monograph presents purchase specifications and procurement guidelines for male latex condoms to ensure the highest level of safety for high volume purchases to meet the needs of harsh environmental conditions and the probability of less than ideal storage conditions. It describes a systematic process to support the manufacture, prequalification, procurement, and distribution that can meet the needs of different populations.

This information sheet discusses the viral infections Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, which cause liver disease. It describes the modes of transmission for each, the epidemiology of these diseases in the United States, the difference between acute and chronic disease as well as the symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. The information sheet explains the high risk of these diseases among gay and bisexual men and notes that experts recommend that gay and bisexual men should be tested for Hepatitis B and should be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B.

The video describes ways to effectively manage active TB by providing information on TB testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

The video describes ways to effectively manage active TB by providing information on TB testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

This webinar introduces the topic of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and its application in TB programs. The content will address basic features of an EMR, benefits and challenges of EMR incorporation, as well as tools and strategies to tailor EMRs specifically for TB programs. The format includes two case studies, followed by a moderated discussion.

Guided video for patients who have to collect their sputum during a medical visit.

This guide is for people with tuberculosis (TB), people at risk for TB, and their caretakers. The guide contains information on what services you have the right to receive, as well as your rights related to TB prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

This information sheet discusses the use of the male latex condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. The information sheet explains that the most reliable ways to avoid STDs and HIV is to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. Since many persons are unaware of their infection, the consistent and correct use of a condom is recommended.

This information sheet provides general information about hepatitis C. It explains that hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, and hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease caused by a virus. The information sheet discusses the effect of hepatitis C on the liver, the acute and chronic forms of the disease, hepatitis C transmission, its epidemiology, the seriousness of the disease, its symptoms, diagnostic tests that are used, who should be tested, the treatment, and how people with hepatitis C can take care of their liver.