CDC Hepatitis
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The official Twitter account of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis. Leading source of credible news & updates on viral hepatitis. Policy: https://t.co/5gXhjbGHkX
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http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis 15-05-2009 16:12:05
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#Hepatitis B and hepatitis C can lead to serious liver problems including #LiverCancer . This #LCAM , ask your doctor about #HepB & #HepC testing. bit.ly/3zkx6zy
DYK? There are 10 ways we track the nation’s work toward decreasing the disease and death due to viral #Hepatitis . Learn more about these indicators in the 2022 National Viral Hepatitis Progress Report: bit.ly/3SGyff9
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Liver cancer is on the rise, but there are things you can do to lower your risk. Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B, get tested for Hepatitis C, and avoid drinking too much alcohol. Learn more: cdc.gov/cancer/liver/ #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
Learn more about what healthcare providers, insurers, policy makers, and public health professionals can do to improve access to lifesaving treatment for everyone. #VitalSigns . bit.ly/3A8E6D7
The number of reported #Hepatitis A cases during 2020 was 7x higher than during 2015. Check out the Viral #Hepatitis Surveillance Report to see the latest data: bit.ly/3SDpjHd
#HCPs : 75% of acute #HepatitisB cases reported in 2020 occurred among people 30-59 years old.
CDC now recommends UNIVERSAL vaccination of adults through age 59 against #HepB .
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Learn more about the gap in newly reported chronic #HBV cases among #API persons compared with non-Hispanic White persons and other 'Health Equity Takeaways' included in CDC Hepatitis's new 2020 Viral #Hepatitis Surveillance Report in our blog: nastad.org/blog/2020-vira…
#Clinicians : #Hepatitis C can cause serious liver problems including #LiverCancer . Check out our #HepC resources for healthcare providers to learn more. #LCAM #Cancer #MedEd bit.ly/3zkx6zy
Check out the 2022 National Viral #Hepatitis Progress Report to learn more about how the nation tracks progress toward reducing the burden of #ViralHepatitis : bit.ly/3SGyff9
The rate of newly reported chronic #Hepatitis B in 2020 was almost 12x higher among Asian and Pacific Islander persons than among non-Hispanic White persons. Visit the Viral #Hepatitis Surveillance Report to see the latest data: bit.ly/3SDpjHd
People infected with #HepatitisC face many barriers to receiving timely treatment, including high cost, insurance restrictions, and lack of access to treatment in primary care settings. bit.ly/3A8E6D7
Curious to learn more about #Hepatitis ? Find the latest data on #Hepatitis A, #Hepatitis B and #Hepatitis C in the 2020 Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report: bit.ly/3SDpjHd
DYK? There are 10 ways we track the nation’s work toward decreasing the disease and death due to viral #Hepatitis . Learn more about these indicators in the 2022 National Viral Hepatitis Progress Report: bit.ly/3SGyff9
DYK? If left untreated, #HepatitisB & #HepatitisC can lead to #LiverCancer ? This #LCAM , learn how to protect yourself and the ones you love. #Cancer bit.ly/3zkx6zy