Hepatitis A, B & C

Report certain cases of viral hepatitis.

Use the Notifiable Conditions Fax Form or call the reporting line at 800-535-5016 ext. 541.

Within 24 hours—acute hepatitis A, B or E.
Within 3 days—hepatitis C (acute), hepatitis D (acute or chronic) and pregnant women who test positive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
Monthly—newly diagnosed chronic hepatitis B or C.

Read the guidelines

Hepatitis Infection Control Provider Resources

Hepatitis A Outbreak- Approaches for Community Health Centers

Health Advisory Hepatitis

Outbreak of Hepatitis A in Washington

Hepatitis

Caring for Infants Born to Hepatitis B-Infected Mothers

Health Advisory Hepatitis

Health Advisory: Hepatitis A Outbreaks Among Homeless in California

Testing

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Information For the Health Professional (CDC).
General Hepatitis C information (CDC).
hcvguidelines.org—Testing and treatment guidance from the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
HCV Screening and Testing Guidelines—Screening and testing sequence resources from CDC and AASLD.
Interpretation of Test Results for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection (CDC).

Testing and Vaccination

Hepatitis B

The Impact of Nail Salon Industry Policies and Regulations (Hepatitis B Foundation).
Hepatitis B Information For the Health Professional (CDC).
General Hepatitis B information (CDC).
Interpretation of Hepatitis B Serologic Test Results (CDC).
Recommendations for Routine Testing and Follow-up for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection (CDC).
Testing Asian-Americans and Pacific-Islanders (AAPI) for Hepatitis B (CDC).
Screening Pregnant Women for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection (CDC).
Hepatitis B stories.

Customizable wallet card for patients with information on testing, status, treatment, and prevention.

Customizable wallet cards for patients [Adapted from Philadelphia Department of Public Health]

Print Wallet Cards

Perinatal

Notify us of a pregnant woman with positive hepatitis C results or the birth of an exposed infant. Call the reporting line at 800-535-5016 ext. 541 to report.

Surveillance

epiTrends: Hepatitis C Surveillance and Information (DOH)
Chronic Hepatitis B and C Surveillance Report—summary of cases reported, December 2000-2011.
Viral Hepatitis in Washington State 2016

Resources and Links

Hepatitis Elimination

Mapping Hepatitis Elimination in Action—We’re on the map! See what we and other health departments are doing to eliminate hepatitis B and C.
Washington’s Plan to Eliminate hepatitis C.
National Strategy for the Elimination of Hepatitis B and C—Phase 2 report.
National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017-2020.
The World Health Organization’s plan—Eliminate hepatitis B and C by 2030.

Washington State Department of Health

epiTRENDS: A Monthly Bulletin on Epidemiology and Public Health Practice in Washington.
Chronic Hepatitis B and C Surveillance Report—summary of cases reported, December 2000-2011.
Washington State Department of Health: Hepatitis Information—for the public.
Viral Hepatitis in Washington State 2016

State and National Hepatitis Organizations

Hepatitis Eduction Project —provides educational materials and support for patients with hepatitis.
Hepatitis Web Study—provides free education for healthcare workers.
Hepatitis C Online – addresses diagnosis, monitoring and management of hepatitis C virus infection.

Vulnerable Populations

Asian and Pacific Islanders—Population risk for hepatitis B, barriers to screening, vaccination promotion and strategies to engage Asian communities.
Hepatitis C in the African American Community.
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)—Risks of getting sexually transmitted diseases, including hepatitis A and B.
People Who Use Injection Drugs—Risks for hepatitis B and C infection through the sharing of needles and drug-preparation equipment.
- Expanding HCV Treatment Among People Who Inject Drugs (NVHR)

Viral Hepatitis in Specific Settings

Healthcare Settings and Viral Hepatitis—discusses the risk of exposure and transmission of hepatitis B and C. Additional information is found on the Hepatitis in Healthcare Settings
Correctional Facilities and Viral Hepatitis—describes the risk of incarcerated persons for acquiring hepatitis B and C. Additional information can be found on the Correctional Health link.
Diabetes and Viral Hepatitis—discusses the risk of viral hepatitis infection in long-term care (LTC) facilities that are related to sharing of blood glucose monitoring devices.

Professional Articles

Prevention of Hepatitis A Through Active or Passive Immunity—recommendations of the ACIP MMWR 2006; 55 (RR-7)
Recommendations for Identification and Public Health Management of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection—MMWR 2008; 57 (RR-8)
A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States—recommendations of the ACIP Part 1: Immunization of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. MMWR 2005:54 (RR-16)
A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States—recommendations of the ACIP Part II: Immunization of Adults. MMWR 2006; 55 (RR-16)
Recommendations for the Identification of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Persons Born During 1945–1965—MMWR 2012; 61(RR-4)