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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

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

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  

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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  

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  

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)   

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  

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 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  

Learn about prevention of the spread of hepatitis, vaccination, and how to keep yourself and others healthy if you have Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.... Details >

Hepatitis Foundation International  

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. A liver with too much scar tissue cannot work properly. Learn what you can do to prevent cirrhosis or keep it from getting worse if you already have liver disease.... Details >

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse