Bill > HRes362

This resolution supports the designation of April 30, 2025, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day" and addresses the significant public health challenge of hepatitis B in the United States. The resolution highlights that up to 2.4 million Americans are chronically infected with hepatitis B, with up to two-thirds unaware of their infection status, and the virus disproportionately affects communities of color, sexual and gender minority groups, and those impacted by the opioid crisis. Recognizing that hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, and liver failure, the resolution emphasizes that while safe and highly effective vaccines are available, only 30 percent of adults are currently vaccinated. The resolution supports comprehensive efforts to increase adult hepatitis B vaccination rates, encourage one-time lifetime testing for adults aged 18 and older, ensure individuals at risk are vaccinated, and link diagnosed individuals to appropriate care. Additionally, it notes the vaccine's remarkable effectiveness, with a 95 percent protection rate and a projected prevention of 310 million cases worldwide between 1990 and 2020, and calls for maintaining childhood vaccination rates and promoting awareness among healthcare providers and communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/362/all-info