Viral Hepatitis

ASTHO is working to enhance the role for state health agencies in addressing hepatitis and to demonstrate the value of infrastructure and funding at the state public health level.

ASTHO and CDC are working together with other public health representatives to develop a strategy to implement new screening guidelines for hepatitis C.

Recommendations for the Identification of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Persons Born During 1945–1965 (pdf)

On August 16, 2012, the CDC released expanded screening recommendations for identifying persons with hepatitis C virus (HCV) chronic infection. The new recommendation that all baby booomers (people born from 1945-1965) be tested once is intendde to increase the proportion of persons with chronic HCV who are diagnosed and ensure they receive appropriate prevention services and are linked to needed care and treatment.

Resources

CDC Division of Viral Hepatitis

The Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) is part of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at CDC. In collaboration with domestic and global partners, DVH provides the scientific and programmatic foundation and leadership for the prevention and control of hepatitis virus infections and their manifestations.

HHS Viral Hepatitis Action Plan

The HHS Viral Hepatitis Action Plan presents robust and dynamic steps for improving the prevention of viral hepatitis and the care and treatment provided to infected persons.

Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition

The Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition is a public-private partnership developed by the CDC Foundation to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) make meaningful advances in the prevention, screening and treatment of viral hepatitis.

Know More Hepatitis

To decrease the burden of chronic viral hepatitis, CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis has developed a national education campaign called Know More Hepatitis. The campaign is aimed at increasing awareness about this hidden epidemic and encouraging people who may be chronically infected with Hepatitis C to get tested.