STOP B

Screening, Treatment, Outreach, Prevention for Hepatitis B

STOP B is one of Pan Asian's flagship programs. Through it, we seek to spread awareness of Hepatitis B and help those who have been infected.

Stop B Program Achievements

Since 2011
1664 Screened for Hep B
389 Unprotected patients received vaccinations and will be immune for life
78 Infected patients received care

STOP B Services

Screening: Hepatitis B screenings
Treatment: Low-cost treatment
Outreach: Education and health events
Prevention: 3-shot vaccine course*

* $20 donation encouraged for a three-shots course
* $50 donation encouraged for two-shots course

Learn more about our services and how to book them below!

Hepatitis B Prevention

Hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccinations
It takes three shots in six months to complete the Hep B vaccine schedule
Under the Affordable Care Act, anyone from high risk areas should be able to get the Hep B vaccine for free

Hepatitis B Statistics

1 in 8 Asians are born infected with Hepatitis B
75% of people don't know they carry the virus?
Hep B is contagious through blood and other bodily fluids
Hep B virus can survive in the air for at least a week
Hep B infection is a chronic condition and if left untreated, 1/4 of infected patients will develop liver cirrhosis or liver cancer
Hep B infection cannot be cured, but it can be treated with medication

What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a widespread and potentially dangerous liver disease, caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It's one of the most common liver infections in the world, and has few visible symptoms.

Most people who are infected don't realize they have the virus. By the time they feel sick, it's often too late.

Why Screen for Hepatitis B?

If you were born or grew up in Asia, Africa, South America, or Eastern Europe, and you don't know if you have HBV, it's vital that you get tested. Getting vaccinated will confer lifelong immunity, and the disease can be treated if you have it. But neither of these things will happen unless you get screened.

The only way to detect Hepatitis B is to have your blood tested for HepB surface antigen (HBsAg) and HepB surface antibody (HBsAb). Current standard liver exams don't include these tests. This means it's possible for you to be infected by HBV but have normal liver function according to the standard exam.

In general, a Hep B test can yield three possible results:

HBsAg: negative, HBsAb: positive - This means you were vaccinated or survived a previous infection, and are now immune to Hep B.
HBsAg: negative, HBsAb: negative - This means you aren't infected but also aren't immune. You should get vaccinated to ensure that you never contract the disease.
HBsAg: positive - This means you're infected and need to receive further examination and treatment.

Book Your Appointment

STOP B services are available at CCACC Health, on Fridays from 9am to 5pm. Call 240-393-5950 if you have questions or to schedule a screening or check eligibility.

There are no fasting requirements for the screenings. If you need treatment but don't meet the eligibility requirements, we will refer you to other community treatment programs.

STOP B program has received county grants from Montgomery County since 2011.

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