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Why is Hepatitis B screening and vaccination presented as two separate measures?

April 26, 2017measures presented screening separate vaccination

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Why is Hepatitis B screening and vaccination presented as two separate measures?

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Hepatitis B screening and vaccination are important for different reasons. Screening is important to identify those infected with HBV to assure appropriate counseling, care and treatment, both for their HBV and HIV. For those who are not infected with HBV, vaccination can prevent transmission.