Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes damage to the liver. The severity of liver damage caused by this virus varies from person to person. About 15–25% of people have a mild, short-lived illness and clear the virus completely.  In others, the virus persists and over many years may cause scarring (cirrhosis) of the liver. The risk of cirrhosis increases with alcohol use and other liver infections. Liver cancer is frequently associated with cirrhosis…read more…

Links:

www.hepcinfo.ca

www.catie.ca

Hepatitis C in the Workplace

Hepatitis C fact sheet

Hepatitis C and Pregnancy fact sheet

Canadian Liver Foundation

Public Health Agency of Canada  

www.hspace.org.au

www.livergoodlife.com

www.sanguen.com

Dr. Steingart’s Hep C Presentation, May 20, 2011 

Hepatitis A and B Vaccines:

Combined Hepatitis A and B Vaccine

Combined Hepatitis A and Typhoid Vaccine

Hepatitis A Vaccine

Hepatitis B Vaccine