Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Residents to Test for Hepatitis

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts encourage residents to test for hepatitis

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, and Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are encouraging community members to get tested for hepatitis. According to RHHD, all adults 18 or older, should be screened for hepatitis B and C at least once in their lives, and pregnant people should get tested during each pregnancy, as viral hepatitis can spread from birthing parent to infant. Infants with a hepatitis B infection have a…

May 19th marks National Hepatitis C Screening Day in both Puerto Rico and the United States. Initially, this awareness campaign focused on people born between 1946 and 1965—the so-called baby boomers—who were considered the group most at risk for infection. However, today, this belief has been refuted: all adults 18 and older should be tested, as exposure to the virus can occur at any stage of life.

First Nationwide Seroprevalence Study of HDV in the US Offers Prevalence of HDV Among HBsAg-Positive Specimens

The authors believe the results may serve as a foundation for hepatitis D virus (HDV) testing among hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive specimens.

The Frontline Role of Primary Care in Hepatitis B Care - Global Liver Institute

The Frontline Role of Primary Care in Hepatitis B Care Chronic infection of the liver by hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a significant public health concern in the U.S. and around the world, particularly among at-risk populations. Although many people who are infected are unaware, the infection slowly, quietly damages livers, often to a point beyond repair. Although it does not currently hav…

Q&A: Myths, Misinformation Surrounding Hepatitis Vaccines

Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses hesitancy for hepatitis vaccines and the necessary advice pharmacists can utilize to help patients manage these misconceptions.