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Hepatitis
A - B - C Easy chart: ABCs of Hepatitis 
Hepatitis
is an inflammation of the liver caused by a hepatitis virus. There
are several types of hepatitis infections. The three most common
in the United States are Hepatitis A, B, and C.
Hepatitis
A is considered the least threatening since it generally does
not lead to liver damage, and 99% of those infected fully recover.
Hepatitis
A Vaccine Information | Hepatitis
A Fact Sheet | Hepatitis
A cost
Hepatitis
B is a serious viral disease that attacks the liver. Approximately
2-10% of adults and 25-80% of children under the age of 5 will
not be able to clear the virus in six months and are considered
to be chronically infected.
Hepatitis
B Vaccine Information | Hepatitis
B Fact Sheet
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Hepatitis
C also causes inflammation of the liver, with an estimated
80% of those infected developing chronic hepatitis. Many can develop
cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and some may also develop liver
cancer. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis
C Fact Sheet

Free
Hepatitis C testing
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health offers FREE
Hepatitis C testing for: 1) past or present IV drug
users 2) individuals that received a blood transfusion before
1992 and 3) residents of Cerro Gordo County. Persons that do not
fit into these guidelines can request the screening for a $20.00
fee.
Call Public Health: 641-421-9323 or Toll Free: 1-888-264-2581
Free
Hepatitis A & B vaccine
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health offers FREE
hepatitis A & B vaccine for past or present IV drug users,
men who have sex with men, individuals that have been told that
have a sexually transmitted disease and individuals that have
tested positive for the hepatitis C virus.
Your child may be eligible for free vaccine. If you are not sure if your child is covered under the Vaccine for Children program, or you would like to make an appointment, call the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health at (641) 421-9321.
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