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Frequently Asked Questions: Hepatitis C

Answers to frequently asked questions about hepatitis C are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Hepatitis C Program. Learn about transmission and risk, testing and diagnosis, treat... Details >

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

What I Need to Know About Hepatitis A

Also available in: Spanish 

Online answers to consumers questions about this disease which affects the liver. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus and spreads by touching stool from a bowel movement.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

What I Need to Know About Hepatitis C

Also available in: Spanish 

This online fact sheet presents basic information about hepatitis C in a question and answer format. The document provides a general overview of the disorder that includes risk factors, the effect of ... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Acetaminophen and Liver Injury: Q & A for Consumers

Also available in: Spanish 

Acetaminophen is a pain medication generally considered safe when used as directed. However, taking more than the recommended amount can cause liver damage, ranging from abnormalities in liver functio... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Directory of Liver Specialists  External Link

Users may select a state name to find liver specialists skilled in treating Hepatitis B (HBV). The directory listings include information about drug therapies used and clinical trials in which the do... Details >

Hepatitis B Foundation  External Link

Hepatitis A Vaccine - (PDF)  External Link

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional - (PDF)  Hmong - (PDF)  Japanese - (PDF)  Khmer/Cambodian - (PDF)  Korean - (PDF)  Laotian - (PDF)  Samoan - (PDF)  Spanish - (PDF)  Thai - (PDF)  Vietnamese - (PDF)   External Link

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A vaccine can prevent hepatitis A.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  External Link

Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences - (PDF)  External Link

This chart offers information on the differences between Hepatitis A, B, and C. Information includes how the disease spreads, who should be vaccinated, what to do if you are infected, helpful treatmen... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  External Link

Hepatitis B Vaccine - (PDF)  External Link

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional - (PDF)  Hmong - (PDF)  Japanese - (PDF)  Khmer/Cambodian - (PDF)  Korean - (PDF)  Laotian - (PDF)  Samoan - (PDF)  Spanish - (PDF)  Thai - (PDF)  Vietnamese - (PDF)   External Link

Hepatitis B vaccine, usually a three-dose series, is recommended for all children 0-18 years of age. Learn how Hepatitis B, a liver disease, is spread and prevented, and steps to take if you have been... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  External Link

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease of the liver that affects 4 million people in the United States. Of those infected, 55 to 85 percent will develop chronic infection, and 75 percent of those with ... Details >

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Hepatitis: Vaccination and Other Protection  External Link

Hepatitis A and B are the only STDs which are vaccine-preventable. The vaccine is safe and effective, and often covered by insurance. ... Details >

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association  External Link

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