Viral Hepatitis

Organizations & Websites

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Viral Hepatitis - Complete viral hepatitis information for the public and healthcare professionals, including FAQs, prevention and control measures including vaccination, serology, data, training and many other topics.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease - Fact sheets:
American Liver Foundation : Supports the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease through health and prevention programs and information, support services, research grants and awards, and advocacy information.
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
Immunization Action Coalition : IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations and government health agencies.

Hepatitis C Online : Hepatitis C online covers HCV biology, treatment medications and clinical calculators.
Better to Know C: Information on Hepatitis C for consumers and healthcare professionals. Video: Hepatitis C Made Simple. Simple YouTube videos explaining the basics of Hepatitis C. Website and videos sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Veterans' Administration Hepatitis C Program - Current, comprehensive information on Hepatitis C for healthcare professionals, veterans, and the public.

Local Health Departments (by county)
Local Support Groups: Contact your Local Health Department .
North Carolina Hepatitis Community Voice advocacy group (Facebook site) - An advocacy group focused on increasing viral hepatitis services, improving policies and decreasing stigma in North Carolina.

Institute of Medicine - Hepatitis and Liver Cancer: A National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and C , January 2010. This new study finds that Hepatitis B and C are not widely recognized as serious public health problems, and as a result, that viral hepatitis prevention, control and surveillance programs have inadequate resources. The report concludes that the current approach to the prevention and control of chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C is not working. As a remedy, the IOM recommends increased knowledge and awareness about chronic viral hepatitis among health care providers, social service providers and the public; improved surveillance for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C; and better integration of viral hepatitis services.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017-2020 : Presenting robust and dynamic steps for improving the prevention of viral hepatitis as well as the care and treatment provided to those who are infected, the Plan is a guide for HHS agencies, healthcare providers, communities, researchers and others working together to combat the silent epidemic of viral hepatitis.

Updated: December 16, 2019