Illinois HR0803 declares July 28, 2026, as Hepatitis B Awareness Day to promote vaccination and treatment.
Illinois HR0803 urges the Illinois Department of Health to collaborate with other state agencies to expand access to hepatitis B testing and treatment, ensure vaccine coverage, and remove barriers to care. It encourages the development of a strategic plan for hepatitis B, focusing on universal birth dose vaccination and linkage to care. The resolution highlights the importance of hepatitis B vaccination in preventing infection and its serious health effects, including liver cancer and cirrhosis.
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