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    THE COALITION

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    MembersCoalition members are committed to helping CDC advance the prevention, screening and treatment of viral hepatitis.

    NewsRead hepatitis-related news and announcements.

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

  • Programs

    PROGRAMS

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    Hepatitis C ScreeningEvaluating expanding Hepatitis C screening recommendations

    Cohort StudyUncovering answers to important questions about chronic viral hepatitis and the best strategies to fight it

    Education CampaignRaising awareness of hepatitis and increasing the number of people who are tested for it

    FellowshipsIncreasing CDC's capacity to address urgent needs and opportunities in the fight against viral hepatitis

  • Hepatitis Resources

    HEPATITIS RESOURCES

    Overview

    Hepatitis BApproximately 1.2 million Americans have Hepatitis B. Most are unaware of their infection. Many were infected at birth.

    Hepatitis CAn estimated 3.2 million Americans have Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is the leading reason for liver transplants in the U.S.

    Digital ToolkitHepatitis Awareness Month - Digital Toolkit

  • Faces of Hepatitis

    FACES OF HEPATITIS

    Faces of Hepatitis VideosWatch short video stories of people living with, treating or affected by hepatitis.

    Submit a StoryTell us your story. Submit a written story or a short video.

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VHAC-supported Clinical Infectious Diseases articles

 

The Clinical Infectious Diseases recently released a series of supplemental articles related to the impact of the hepatitis C virus.  This includes:

  • Hepatitis C Virus Prevention, Care, and Treatment: From Policy to Practice (J. Ward, et al.)
  • Global Burden of Hepatitis C: Considerations for Healthcare Providers in the United States (F. Averhoff, et al.)
  • Prospects for Prophylactic and Therapeutic Vaccines Against Hepatitis C Virus (S. Feinstone, et al.)
  • Recent Successes and Noteworthy Future Prospects in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C (A. Fox, et al.)
  • Hepatitis C Virus and the Infectious Diseases Community (S. Holmberg, et al.)
  • An Analysis of Hepatitis C Virus–Related Public Inquiries from Health Professionals: 2009–2010 (C. Jorgensen, et al.)
  • Laboratory Diagnostics for Hepatitis C Virus Infection (S. Kamili, et al.)
  • Evolving Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus in the United States (R. Klevens, et al.)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Initiatives to Prevent Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Selective Update (B. Smith, et al.)
  • HIV Coinfection With Hepatitis C Virus: Evolving Epidemiology and Treatment Paradigms (L. Taylor, et al.)

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