Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.

Hepatitis C can be either “acute” or “chronic.” Acute Hepatitis C virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the Hepatitis C virus. For most people, acute infection leads to chronic infection. Chronic Hepatitis C is a serious disease than can result in long-term health problems, or even death.

There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. The best way to prevent Hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injection drug use.

Hepatitis C Buttons

Hepatitis C (English and Spanish) expanded

Copy the code below for this "CDC Vital Signs Learn Vital Information about Hepatitis C." button (180 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/HepatitisC/index.html?s_cid=bb-vitalsigns-183&utm_source=external&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=0513-HepC-183&utm_campaign=vitalsigns" title="CDC Vital Signs Learn Vital Information about Hepatitis C."><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/vitalsigns/vs0513-hepC-180x150.gif" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="CDC Vital Signs Learn Vital Information about Hepatitis C." /></a>

Copy the code below for this "Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C." button (150 x 172):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/HepatitisC/index.html?s_cid=bb-vitalsigns-184&utm_source=external&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=0513-HepC-184&utm_campaign=vitalsigns" title="Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C."><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/vitalsigns/vs0513-hepC-150x172.jpg" style="width:150px; height:172px; border:0px;" alt="Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C." /></a>

Copy the code below for this "Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C." button (170 x 195):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/HepatitisC/index.html?s_cid=bb-vitalsigns-185&utm_source=external&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=0513-HepC-185&utm_campaign=vitalsigns" title="Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C."><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/vitalsigns/vs0513-hepC-170x195.jpg" style="width:170px; height:195px; border:0px;" alt="Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C." /></a>

Copie este código del botón de la Campaña de Vital Signs: "Los nacidos entre 1945-1965 tienen una probabilidad 5 veces mayor de Hepatitis C." (170 x 195):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/Spanish/especialesCDC/VitalSigns/HepatitisC/index.html?s_cid=bb-vitalsigns-sp-151&utm_source=external&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=0513-Infectadas-150&utm_campaign=vitalsigns" title="Los nacidos entre 1945-1965 tienen una probilidad 5 veces mayor de hepatitis C. "><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/vitalsigns/vs0513-hepC-170x195-es.jpg" style="width:170px; height:195px; border:0px;" alt="Los nacidos entre 1945-1965 tienen una probilidad 5 veces mayor de Hepatitis C. " /></a>

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Copy the code below for this "FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer" button (180 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/?s_cid=bb-dvh-kmh12_004" title="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/factsbadgev2-180x150.jpg" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/?s_cid=bb-dvh-kmh12_005" title="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/factsbadgev2-186x260.jpg" style="width:186px; height:260px; border:0px;" alt="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer" button (500x150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/?s_cid=bb-dvh-kmh12_003" title="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/factsbadgev1-500x150.jpg" style="width:500px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer" button (500 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/?s_cid=bb-dvh-kmh12_006" title="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/factsbadgev2-500x150.jpg" style="width:500px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm" /></a>

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Copy the code below for this "FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/?s_cid=bb-dvh-kmh12_002" title="FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/factsbadgev1-186x260.jpg" style="width:186px; height:260px; border:0px;" alt="FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/?s_cid=bb-dvh-kmh12_001" title="FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/factsbadgev1-180x150.jpg" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm" /></a>

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Copy the code below for this "May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/?s_cid=bb-DVh-HTD_003" title="May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/TDayBadgev3-186x260.jpg" style="width:186px; height:260px; border:0px;" alt="May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY" button (180 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/?s_cid=bb-DVh-HTD_002" title="May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/TDayBadgev2-180x150.jpg" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY" button (500 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/?s_cid=bb-DVh-HTD_001" title="May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/TDayBadgev1-500x150.jpg" style="width:500px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/TestingDay/" /></a>

Hepatitis C: Are You At Risk? Part 1 collapsed

Copy the code below for this "VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_002" title="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbadgeafricanam-186x260.jpg" style="width:186px; height:260px; border:0px;" alt="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (180 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_003" title="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbadgeasian-180x150.jpg" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (180 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_004" title="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbadgeasianf-180x150.jpg" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

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Copy the code below for this "VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_005" title="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbadgeboomermale-186x260.jpg" style="width:186px; height:260px; border:0px;" alt="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (180 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_006" title="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbadgefemale-180x150.jpg" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_007" title="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbadgegaymale-186x260.jpg" style="width:186px; height:260px; border:0px;" alt="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (180 x 150):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_008" title="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbadgev1-180x150.jpg" style="width:180px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

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Copy the code below for this "ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (186 x 260):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_010" title="ARE YOU AT RISK? Millions of Americans have VIRAL HEPATITIS. Most don't know it. Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbannerv-186x260.jpg" style="width:186px; height:260px; border:0px;" alt="ARE YOU AT RISK? Millions of Americans have VIRAL HEPATITIS. Most don't know it. Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (500 x 113):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_009" title="ARE YOU AT RISK? Millions of Americans have VIRAL HEPATITIS. Most don't know it. Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/ratbannerh-500x113.jpg" style="width:500px; height:113px; border:0px;" alt="ARE YOU AT RISK? Millions of Americans have VIRAL HEPATITIS. Most don't know it. Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>

Copy the code below for this "ARE YOU AT RISK?" button (500 x 111):
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/?s_cid=bb-dvh-hra_001" title="ARE YOU AT RISK? Millions of Americans have VIRAL HEPATITIS. Most don't know it. Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/"><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/images/campaigns/hepatitis/hrabadge-500x111.jpg" style="width:500px; height:111px; border:0px;" alt="ARE YOU AT RISK? Millions of Americans have VIRAL HEPATITIS. Most don't know it. Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/" /></a>