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Take Action

Urgent action is needed in the fight against viral hepatitis. You can help.

Individuals

  • Learn more about hepatitis [1] and who is at risk. Share what your learn with others.
  • Know your status. If you think you may be at risk, talk to your health care provider about getting screened.
  • Encourage friends and loved ones who may be at risk to get screened.
  • Help break the stigma. Help correct misinformation about how hepatitis is spread and who is at risk.
  • Support local hepatitis-focused organizations [2] through charitable donations or volunteer hours.
  • Sign-up to receive email updates [3] from the Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition

Healthcare Providers

  • Learn more about viral hepatitis and who is at risk.
  • Read CDC's resources for healthcare providers [4]
  • Check out the resources available through AASLD [5] and IDSA [6].
  • Sign-up to receive email updates [3] from the Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition

Businesses and Employers

  • Read The Business Response to Hepatitis B: An Action Guide for Managers [7]
  • Educate your employees about viral hepatitis and encourage those who may be at risk to get screened.
  • Make sure the health plan you offer covers recommended hepatitis vaccination, screening, testing and treatment.

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Source URL: http://www.viralhepatitisaction.org/about/get-involved

Links:
[1] http://www.viralhepatitisaction.org/hepatitis
[2] http://www.nvhr.org
[3] http://viralhepatitisaction.org/contact-us
[4] http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/Resources/HealthProfessionalTools.htm
[5] http://www.clinicaloptions.com/Hepatitis/Management%20Series.aspx
[6] http://www.viralhepatitisaction.org/and IDSA.
[7] http://liver.stanford.edu/Media/publications/Business/English.pdf