Federal Government Resources
Links to federal government agency and organization websites.
Hepatitis Prevention
CDC Official Health Advisory - Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus Infections
CDC Official Health Advisory - Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus InfectionsThis page on the CDC website is an official Health Advisory regarding the outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus Infections among persons who use drugs and persons experiencing homelessness. This advisory was distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network June 11, 2018. |
CDC Outbreaks of hepatitis A in multiple states – 2017
CDC Outbreaks of hepatitis A in multiple states – 2017This page on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website covers information about 2017 – Outbreaks of hepatitis A in multiple states among people who use drugs and/or people who are homeless. |
Hepatitis B Awareness
Hepatitis B AwarenessHepatitis B is caused by infection with the Hepatitis B virus. The incubation period from the time of exposure to onset of symptoms is 6 weeks to 6 months. |
Hepatitis B Virus Infection-A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Elminate Transmission
Hepatitis B Virus Infection-A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Elminate TransmissionThis report available on the Center for Disease Control website details the comprehensive immunization strategy to eliminate transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States. |
Hepatitis C Awareness
Hepatitis C AwarenessHepatitis C virus infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States. |
Hepatitis Risk Assessment
Hepatitis Risk AssessmentThis assessment will help determine if you should be vaccinated and/or tested for viral hepatitis by asking a series of questions. Depending on your answers, you will be given a tailored recommendation that you should discuss with your doctor or your professional healthcare provider. Any information received through the use of this tool is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. |
Viral Hepatitis
Viral HepatitisViral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplantation. |