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Viral Hepatitis

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This information sheet explains what hepatitis B is and what chronic hepatitis B is. It explains why Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are at higher risk, the symptoms of chronic hepatitis B, who is at risk for hepatitis B, and how women can protect themselves and their babies from hepatitis B.

[Hepatitis A Vaccine: What You Need to Know]

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This information sheet discusses the hepatitis A vaccine. It explains hepatitis A virus infection, its effect on the liver, and its transmission and symptoms, and advises that a vaccine can prevent the disease. The information sheet lists who should get the vaccine and when, who should not get the vaccine or should wait, whether there are any risks or adverse reactions to the vaccine, different types of reactions, and what to do. It describes the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and provides sources of further information.

Hepatit A Asisi: Bilmeniz Gerekenler

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This information sheet discusses the hepatitis A vaccine. It explains hepatitis A virus infection, its effect on the liver, and its transmission and symptoms, and advises that a vaccine can prevent the disease. The information sheet lists who should get the vaccine and when, who should not get the vaccine or should wait, whether there are any risks or adverse reactions to the vaccine, different types of reactions, and what to do. It describes the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and provides sources of further information.

Hepatitis B Vaccination Protection

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This information sheet discusses the policies and standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning hepatitis B and the provisions made for workers who may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. It explains the duty of the employer to develop an exposure control plan and implement universal precautions and control measures, including Hepatitis B vaccination.

Hepatitis C Medications: A Review and Update for Patients

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This internet file educates patients about hepatitis C treatment. It discusses the drugs approved for treatment of hepatitis C, why medications are used to treat the disease and how they are used, how likely it that the treatment will work, how the doctor monitors patients during treatment, side effects and how to cope with them, how patients can improve the chances of responding to treatment, why some patients take treatment and others do not, and where to get more information on the subject.

It's Time: Integrate Viral Hepatitis Into Your Work

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This information sheet is an agenda for providers who are taking a two-day training program in which they learn to serve persons at high risk for viral hepatitis. This material lists the training objectives and provides training modules, including specific modules targeted for substance use programs. The training can be used in substance use settings, STD/public health settings, HIV/AIDS programs, and correctional settings, as well as used for providers from all four target settings.

Connecting Local Providers to Academic Medical Centers Using Video Improved Hepatitis C Outcomes

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This report discusses a study showing how available technology, expert training, and real-time feedback helped to ensure that patients treated for hepatitis C in local communities did as well as patients treated at a university-based medical center. Using videoconference or teleconference lines, community-based medical teams, including physicians and nurses, participated in weekly clinics with specialists, in which they collaborated on treatment plans using evidence-based treatment approaches.

Liver Disease and Hepatitis Program

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This internet page provides information about the Liver Disease and Hepatitis Program with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. The program serves to improve the health of Alaska Natives and American Indians who either have or are at risk for getting hepatitis and other liver disease. It provides information about activities and events, and presents the program's research areas and services, vision, and values.

Hepatitis is a Serious Preventable Disease

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This poster emphasizes the seriousness of hepatitis infection and advises individuals to talk to their doctor, learn more about the disease, and get vaccinated.