OH SR120

Recognizes May 2013 as Hepatitis Awareness Month in Ohio

Notes that hepatitis is a vaccine-preventable disease causing liver inflammation, with an estimated 800,000 to 1.2 million Americans chronically infected with hepatitis B, particularly affecting Asian Americans

Acknowledges state and national organizations, including the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition, working to increase hepatitis awareness and prevention efforts

Directs the Ohio Senate Clerk to send authenticated copies of the resolution to the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition and Ohio news media