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World Hepatitis Day July 28 th

Join the annual global event on July 28th to learn about the history of World Hepatitis Day and the impact of viral hepatitis worldwide. Discover the types, symptoms, transmission, prevention, vaccines, and treatments for hepatitis B and C.

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World Hepatitis Day July 28 th

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  1. World Hepatitis DayJuly 28th Annual global event to raise awareness of viral hepatitis

  2. History of World Hepatitis Day • 2010 – World Health Organization passes a resolution to make July 28th World Hepatitis Day • Canada supports World Health Organization in the implementation of events across Canada

  3. In Canada… • About 1 in 5 people infected with hepatitis C do not know they are infected and remain undiagnosed • An estimated 550,000 people have viral • hepatitis B or C, with many unaware of • their status

  4. What is Hepatitis? • Disease caused by viruses that attack the liver • There are 5 different types of hepatitis:

  5. Hepatitis can lead to… • Liver damage (cirrhosis) • Liver cancer • The need for a liver transplant

  6. What are the Symptoms? • Viral hepatitis’ symptoms may not be obvious until serious liver damage has occurred

  7. How Do You Get Hepatitis?

  8. Are there Vaccines? Hepatitis C Hepatitis A & B Hepatitis A & B can be prevented by a vaccine. There is NO licensed vaccine for hepatitis C.

  9. Are there Treatments? Hepatitis C Hepatitis B Treatments are available for both chronic hepatitis B and C.

  10. Learn More… • Contact us at: World Hepatitis Day (Canada) www.whdcanada.org

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