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This review analyses the current epidemiology, disease burden and management strategies for hepatitis B in Florida as of 2025, drawing on state surveillance data and recent public health reports. Florida continues to experience higher rates of both acute and chronic hepatitis B compared to national averages, with pronounced racial, ethnic and geographic disparities. Rural areas face disproportionately high rates of acute infections, while chronic infections are more concentrated in urban centres. Despite established prevention strategies\u2014including vaccination, perinatal prevention programs and adult testing initiatives\u2014critical gaps persist in service delivery and care engagement. This review also highlights the growing challenges posed by declining childhood immunisation rates and limited harm reduction services in high\u2010burden areas. 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