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The ABCs of Hepatitis

National surveillance is conducted for acute hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. During 1995--2005, rates of all three types of acute viral hepatitis declined dramatically. These declines partially resulted from implementation of comprehensive prevention strategies for each disease, including the introduction of effective vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.   National surveillance is conducted for acute hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. During 1995--2005, rates of all three types of acute viral hepatitis declined dramatically. These declines partially resulted from implementation of comprehensive prevention strategies for each disease, including the introduction of effective vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

Date Released: 8/10/2007
Running time: 0:59
Author: MMWR
Series Name: A Minute of Health with CDC

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A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
The ABCs of Hepatitis
August 10, 2007

This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer, healthier
people.

Hepatitis is a liver infection. In the United States, the most common causes are the
hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. We’ve had a vaccine for hepatitis B since 1981 and for
hepatitis A since 1995. Both vaccines are very safe and effective.
CDC tracks the number of cases of hepatitis. From 1995 to 2005, cases of hepatitis A
and B dropped to the lowest number ever. Effective vaccines and the routine
vaccination of children are among the reasons.

Reported cases of hepatitis C are also dropping. There is no vaccine, but outreach and
education have helped people reduce their risk. What a great public health success
story!

Thank you for joining us on A Minute of Health with CDC.

To access the most accurate and relevant health information that affects you, your family and your
community, please visit www.cdc.gov.

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