Hepatitis A, B & C

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

Perinatal

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

• The Case for Universal Screening in Pregnant Women (NVHR)
• Screening Pregnant Women for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection (CDC – see page 2)
• Perinatal Hepatitis B: Guidelines for Prenatal Care
• Caring for Infants Born to Hepatitis B-Infected Mothers

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 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.
• 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)