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An estimated 3.5 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic Hepatitis C infection.

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Learn more about the Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C epidemics in the United States.

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Take a deeper look at how the ongoing opioid crisis impacts the Hepatitis C epidemic in the U.S.

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Know the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C? Learn the facts, symptoms, and who’s at risk for each disease here.

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Stay up to date with new data, maps, infographics, blog posts, and other educational resources to help you better understand the Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C epidemics in the United States and their intersection with the opioid epidemic.

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Vu Q&A

Dr. Tatyana Kushner on Trends in Hepatitis B Among Women of Childbearing Age

Tatyana Kushner, Founder of the Women's Liver Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine, speaks to her latest findings regarding trends in Hepatitis B immunity and infections in women of childbearing age. 

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COVID-19 & Viral Hepatitis Care

In collaboration with the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), the Hepatitis Education Project (HEP), NASTAD, Hep B United, and Hepatitis B Foundation, HepVu deployed a survey to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on viral hepatitis, and the experiences of clinical providers, community-based organizations, and health departments during COVID-19.

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News & Updates

Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis

From 2008 to 2017, there has been a 20% increase in liver cancer rates in the U.S. One of the most common risk factors for liver cancer worldwide is chronic viral hepatitis. Click to read more.

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Vu Q&A

Dr. Lauren Beste on Hepatitis C, Liver Cancer, and Veterans’ Health

HepVu spoke with Dr. Lauren Beste about the intersections of Hepatitis C, liver cancer, and Veterans’ health.

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News & Updates

What’s New in Viral Hepatitis – October 2020

Dr. Valdiserri reviews significant articles on prevention, public health, and policy advances in viral hepatitis. This month, he highlights Trends in Hepatitis B Infection and Immunity Among Women of Childbearing Age in the United States, authored by Kushner T, Chen Z, Tressler S, Kaufman H, Feinberg J, Terrault NA, and published in Clinical Infectious Diseases in August 2020.

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Vu Q&A

Thaddeus Pham on Hawaii’s Viral Hepatitis Elimination Strategy

After releasing Hep Free Hawaii’s strategic plan to eliminate viral hepatitis, Thaddeus Pham spoke with HepVu to unpack Hawaii’s multifaceted approach to eliminate Hepatitis A, B, and C by 2030.

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Vu Q&A

Vu Q&A: Chari Cohen and Chioma Nnaji on HIV and Viral Hepatitis in the African Immigrant Community

For African Immigrant and Refugee HIV and Hepatitis Awareness Day, Vu spoke with Chari Cohen and Chioma Nnaji about the challenges of addressing the needs of immigrant and refugee communities with targeted and culturally sensitive public health measures.

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Research Brief

What's New in Viral Hepatitis – August 2020

HepVu Co-Chair Dr. Valdiserri summarizes an MMWR publication on the age distribution of acute and chronic Hepatitis C and its connection to the new Hepatitis C testing guidelines.

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HepVu Q&A: Tyler Bartholomew on the Impact of COVID-19 on SSP’s Hepatitis C and HIV Screening

Tyler Bartholomew, Director of Research and Evaluation at IDEA Exchange and a PhD candidate at the University of Miami, outlines how the IDEA Exchange and SSPs across the country are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Awareness Day

World Hepatitis Day 2020

On July 28, HepVu recognizes World Hepatitis Day as an opportunity to raise awareness of the burden of viral hepatitis and educate everyone on the need for prevention, testing, and care.

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Vu Q&A

HepVu Q&A: Dr. Su Wang on the State of Global Hepatitis Elimination During COVID-19

Dr. Su Wang, President of the World Hepatitis Alliance and is the Medical Director of the Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, spoke with HepVu about World Hepatitis Day.

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Vu Q&A: Kate Moraras on the Need for Universal Hepatitis B Screenings

Kate Moraras, Deputy Director of Public Health at the Hepatitis B Foundation and the Director of Hep B United, spoke with HepVu about Hepatitis B screening and the recently released USPSTF draft recommendation.

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