{"id":14766,"date":"2026-04-30T15:43:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/?p=14766"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:43:57","slug":"hepatitis-awareness-month-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/2026\/04\/30\/hepatitis-awareness-month-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Hepatitis Awareness Month 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-14766\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-14766-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-14766-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14766-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"big-widget-header panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14766-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Hepatitis Awareness Month is observed each May in the United States.\u202f Hepatitis Testing Day is on May 19.\u202f During the month of May, we work to show the impact the hidden viral hepatitis epidemics have on our communities.\u202f We do this by raising awareness and encouraging testing and vaccination.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-14733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/HAM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/HAM.png 940w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/HAM-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/HAM-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/>Viral Hepatitis Key Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>There are several different viruses that can cause hepatitis.\u202f The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.<\/li>\n<li>Some hepatitis infections are short-term and clear on their own.\u202f Others can become long-term (chronic) and need ongoing medical care.<\/li>\n<li>Chronic hepatitis B and C are leading causes of liver cancer in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Both hepatitis A and B are preventable through safe and effective vaccines.<\/li>\n<li>Hepatitis C can be cured in 8-12 weeks with a safe and effective prescribed treatment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/imz-schedules\/adult-easyread.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC recommends<\/a> all adults up to age 60 get vaccinated against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hepatitis-a\/vaccination\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hepatitis A<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hepatitis-b\/vaccination\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hepatitis B<\/a>.\u202f Those aged 60+ should get vaccinated if they have certain risk factors.\u202f If you are 60+ and do not have risk factors, you may choose to be vaccinated, or not.<\/li>\n<li>VDH follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a> recommendations for hepatitis B for youth\/adolescents. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en\/patient-care\/hepatitis-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hepatitis B recommendations on their website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>More than 65% of people who have hepatitis B are unaware of their infection.<\/li>\n<li>Around 5,000 new cases of hepatitis C are reported in Virginia each year.<\/li>\n<li>At least 40% of people living with hepatitis C don't know they have it.<\/li>\n<li>CDC recommends all adults get tested for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hepatitis-b\/testing\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hepatitis B<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hepatitis-c\/testing\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hepatitis C<\/a> at least once in their lifetime.\u202f CDC also recommends testing for hepatitis B and C during each pregnancy.\u202f Getting tested is the only way to know if you have hepatitis B or C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14766-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-14766-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14766-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"big-widget-header panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14766-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Help Us End Viral Hepatitis <\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>VDH released <em>Hep Free Virginia<\/em>, Virginia\u2019s Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan, in 2025. This plan is a coordinated effort with the Virginia Hepatitis Coalition and other statewide stakeholders. It outlines goals and objectives to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>In order to realize these goals and objectives, VDH and the Virginia Hepatitis Coalition need your help! You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/disease-prevention\/viral-hepatitis\/#hepfreeva\">learn more about the plan<\/a> and get involved. Explore how you can get involved by contacting <strong>Colin Dwyer, Viral Hepatitis Program Coordinator<\/strong>, at <a href=\"mailto:colin.dwyer@vdh.virginia.gov\">colin.dwyer@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>, or by joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/get-involved\/#vhc\">Virginia Hepatitis Coalition.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-14766-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-14766\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Hepatitis-C-Data-Infographic-Banner.png\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Hepatitis-C-Data-Infographic-Banner.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Hepatitis-C-Data-Infographic-Banner-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Hepatitis-C-Data-Infographic-Banner-1024x400.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Hepatitis-C-Data-Infographic-Banner-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Hepatitis-C-Data-Infographic-Banner-1536x600.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Hepatitis-C-Data-Infographic-Banner-2048x800.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"Infographic banner giving statistics and information for hepatitis C.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-14766-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"big-widget-header panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14766-1-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Got Questions? <\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Learn more about viral hepatitis by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/disease-prevention\/viral-hepatitis\/\">visiting our website<\/a>.\u202f You can also find locations near you that provide free or low-cost vaccination or testing services by using our directory, <a href=\"https:\/\/therc.vdh.virginia.gov\/\">Resource Connections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>VDH offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/vphbp\/\">free Hepatitis B testing and vaccines<\/a> to pregnant women and infants born to women who test positive for Hepatitis B.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one has more questions about viral hepatitis, call our hotline.\u202f Hotline operators are available to help you Monday through Friday.\u202f Call toll-free at (800) 533-4148.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hepatitis Awareness Month is observed each May in the United States.\u202f Hepatitis Testing Day is on May 19.\u202f During the month of May, we work to show the impact the hidden viral hepatitis epidemics have on our communities.\u202f We do this by raising awareness and encouraging testing and vaccination. 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