Answers to frequently asked questions about hepatitis C are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Hepatitis C Program. Learn about transmission and risk, testing and diagnosis, treatment, daily living, cirrhosis, and transplants.
Review Date: January 11, 2012
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This site provides important information related to Hepatitis B and pregnant women. Included are questions to ask the doctor, information about tests, vaccinations, breast feeding, labor and delivery guidelines, and more.
Review Date: June 20, 2012
Hepatitis B Foundation
Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they help all children by eliminating serious childhood diseases. Learn about the different types of vaccines and when your child needs to be vaccinated.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
American Academy of Family Physicians
Users may select a state name to find liver specialists skilled in treating Hepatitis B (HBV). The directory listings include information about drug therapies used and clinical trials in which the doctor is involved.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
Hepatitis B Foundation
This chart can give you a general idea about your fever. However, always remember to consult your family doctor with questions about your individual condition(s) and/or circumstances.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A vaccine can prevent hepatitis A.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
Immunization Action Coalition
This chart offers information on the differences between Hepatitis A, B, and C. Information includes how the disease spreads, who should be vaccinated, what to do if you are infected, helpful treatments, and how hepatitis may be prevented.
Review Date: March 01, 2013
Immunization Action Coalition
This forum contains presentations given by experts in the field of hepatitis B.
Review Date: September 20, 2011
Hepatitis B Foundation
This is an easy-to-read brochure for children and adults who live in, or have lived in, areas of the world in which hepatitis B is a common disease.
Review Date: February 09, 2011
Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Commonly found in Asia, and the Pacific Islands, learn how hepatitis B is spread and prevented by vaccination.
Review Date: February 14, 2011
Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis B vaccine, usually a three-dose series, is recommended for all children 0-18 years of age. Learn how Hepatitis B, a liver disease, is spread and prevented, and steps to take if you have been exposed to HBV or have chronic HBV infection.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease of the liver that affects 4 million people in the United States. Of those infected, 55 to 85 percent will develop chronic infection, and 75 percent of those with chronic infection will develop chronic liver disease. Find out how you can prevent Hepatitis C infection.
Review Date: June 12, 2012
NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases – NIAID
This online Hepatitis Risk Assessment is designed to determine an individual’s risk for viral hepatitis and asks questions based upon CDC’s guidelines for testing and vaccination. Take this 5 minute assessment developed by the CDC and get a personalized report.
Review Date: February 26, 2013
Hepatitis Foundation International
Hepatitis A and B are the only STDs which are vaccine-preventable. The vaccine is safe and effective, and often covered by insurance.
Review Date: December 21, 2012
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Learn about prevention of the spread of hepatitis, vaccination, and how to keep yourself and others healthy if you have Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
Review Date: February 26, 2013
Hepatitis Foundation International
Children from areas where hepatitis B is common (Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe) are frequently infected with hepatitis B early in life. Families adopting children from areas where hepatitis B is common should have their children tested as soon as possible after arrival in this country.
Review Date: October 14, 2012
Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis A is caused by a virus, and is spread by contact with an infected person’s stool. Find out about the hepatitis A vaccine, and other measures you can take to avoid getting sick. These measures are particularly important if you are planning to travel to foreign countries.
Review Date: February 13, 2013
NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - NIDDK
