About Hepatitis Testing Day
Hepatitis Testing Day is observed annually on May 19 to emphasize the importance of testing for viral hepatitis. Millions of Americans are living with viral hepatitis. Early detection through testing is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of liver-related complications. As many as 4 million Americans in the U.S. are living with Hepatitis C, and approximately 640,000 Americans are estimated to be living with chronic Hepatitis B.
Many individuals with Hepatitis B or C are unaware of their infection, underscoring the need for increased testing and awareness. The CDC recommends that all adults aged 18 and older be tested for Hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime, that all pregnant women be tested for HBV during each pregnancy and that those at increased risk for HBV infection be tested periodically as long as the risk persists. CDC recommends that all adults aged 18 and older be tested for Hepatitis C at least once during their lifetime, that all pregnant women be tested for HCV during each pregnancy and that persons at increased risk for HCV be tested periodically as long as the risk persists.
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- May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day. Know your status. Get tested for Hepatitis B and C today: https://hepvu.org/services/
- Join us in observing Hepatitis Testing Day on May 19. Early detection through testing can save lives.Learn more about Hepatitis B and C and find testing resources near you: https://hepvu.org/services/
- Hepatitis B and C can lead to serious liver complications if left untreated. On #HepatitisTestingDay, take the first step and get tested: https://hepvu.org/services/
