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Hepatitis C
Quick Facts
Did you know...
- In Canada, an estimated 250,000 individuals are infected with hepatitis C and, because there are often no symptoms, it is possible that more than 80,000 of them don't know it.
- Many people newly infected with hepatitis C have no symptoms and are unaware of their infection, but they are still infectious.
- It is estimated that there are 3,200-5,000 newly infected individuals in Canada each year, many of whom are young people.
- Hepatitis C infection can be prevented: don't share needles or drug use/preparation equipment.
- Hepatitis C is NOT spread by hugging, kissing or shaking hands. It is NOT spread by means of food or water.
- Hepatitis C can be spread in the household through sharing of razors, toothbrushes, scissors and nail clippers, or any other equipment which could be contaminated with blood.
- Because there are medications which can be used to treat hepatitis C, it is important to find out if you have the virus.
- Treatment may be an option for you so speak to your health care provider.
- There is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
What's New
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Primary Care Management of Chronic Hepatitis C - Professional Desk Reference 2009
Pinette GD, Cox JJ, Heathcote J, Moore L, Adamowski K, Riehl G. ![PDF](gfx/pdf.gif)
- To order copies of this reference, please fill out the attached form and fax your order to the Public Health Agency of Canada at (613) 941-7563.
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Evaluation of the Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program (1999-2006)
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National Solicitation - 2008 - 2009
(Closed September 26, 2008)
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Regional solicitation 2008-2009
(Closed September 29, 2008)
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Healthy Living with Hepatitis C (Booklet)
, Canadian Liver Foundation
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