May Is Hep Awareness Month

Help us promote Hepatitis Awareness Month this May!

Remember these key facts to share throughout the month:

• There are several different viruses that can cause hepatitis; the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

• Chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C are leading causes of liver cancer in the United States.

• Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B are preventable with safe and effective vaccines, and hepatitis C is curable with prescribed treatment.

• CDC recommends all adults through age 59 and adults age 60 or older with risk factors get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. If you are age 60 or older and do not have risk factors, you may choose to get vaccinated.

• About 66% of people with hepatitis B are unaware of their infection and about 40% of people living with hepatitis C do not know they are infected.

• CDC recommends all adults get tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C at least once in their lifetime and pregnant women get tested during each pregnancy. Getting tested is the only way to know if you have hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

To help raise awareness on hepatitis in May, please use the CDC resources and calls to action by clicking on the button below.