Hepatitis C: For Veterans and the Public

Hepatitis C

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for Veterans and the Public

This updated primer on hepatitis C also includes information on the liver's functions, laboratory tests, and treatment.

National Viral Hepatitis Program
This program, within the Office of Public Health/Clinical Public Health, has the responsibility to provide primary guidance and advice to the Under Secretary for Health on VHA policy and services related to viral hepatitis, including hepatitis C and hepatitis B. (VHA Directive 1300.01, February 22, 2013)
Hepatitis Risk Assessment
5-minute assessment developed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that gives you a personalized report of your hepatitis risk
New Therapies for Hepatitis C
Brochure for patients considering taking one of the new hepatitis C drugs: boceprevir or telaprevir, March 2012
Taking Your Hepatitis C Triple Therapy
One-page handouts for patients taking one of the new hepatitis C drugs, with tips on how and when to take them, and what to do if you miss a dose.

Who is at risk for hepatitis, how to prevent it, and what to do when you get it.