CA ACR200

Recognizes July 28, 2022, as World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and liver cancer in California.

Commends organizations, volunteers, and advocates working on hepatitis prevention and health justice efforts in California.

Urges healthcare institutions and providers to fully implement hepatitis B and C screening mandates for all California adults and increase clinician education on screenings and vaccinations.

Calls on Asian and Pacific Islander, Native American, Black, and other vulnerable communities to get screened for hepatitis, access treatment, and receive hepatitis B vaccination as appropriate.

Notes that approximately 300,000 to 400,000 Californians are infected with hepatitis B and C respectively, with annual costs of $50 million to $70 million and over $500 million in the past decade.