This community based program is being offered to schools and not due to any infection specifically at Stuyvesant. Free Hepatitis B screening is being offered in Flushing Queens on December 10 from 10am to 1pm. 147-32 Roosevelt Ave Flushing, NY; Inquiries & Appointments call 718-939-6137. 1 out of every 12 Asian Americans is a Hepatitis B carrier! However, most of them are unaware of their infection. Get a free screening at KCS. With just one simple blood test, you can check for hepatitis B infection and antibody retention! The Progression of Chronic Liver Disease KCS Check Hep B Program Services Support for blood tests including DNA testing Support for liver cancer screening Free vaccination guide for Hepatitis B Support for consultations with medical providers Accompaniment to appointment and interpretation services See this flyer for more infomation in English and Chinese.
* This was developed under a project supported by the Hepatitis B Foundation, which received funding through CDC Cooperative Agreement #5 NU51PS005069-02-00