SR0803

Encourages Illinois healthcare providers and the Department of Public Health to promote hepatitis B vaccination and develop a strategic plan to.

The bill highlights the importance of hepatitis B vaccination, noting that while the universal birth dose recommendation has significantly reduced cases, coverage has declined. It emphasizes the need for increased awareness, access, and uptake of the vaccine, especially among racial and ethnic minorities. The bill encourages the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish a working group to develop a strategic plan aimed at improving vaccination coverage, screening practices, and treatment access, with the goal of reducing health disparities and improving public health outcomes.