July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, one of
four disease-specific global awareness days.
People born from 1945-1965 are five
times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults. Since many people can
live with hepatitis C for decades without symptoms, a one-time blood test is
critical so those who are infected can get treated and cured.
If you
think you may be at risk from either Hepatitis B or C, it is important to
contact your health care provider for testing. If it is determined that you do
have hepatitis, your health care provider can offer you counseling on options
for treatment and regular monitoring for early diagnosis of chronic liver
disease. To find out more about hepatitis, visit www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/index.htm.
The CDC’s online Hepatitis
Risk Assessment takes less than five minutes and provides
personalized viral hepatitis testing and vaccination recommendations.
www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/index.htm