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Juab: 435-623-0696 East Millard: 435-743-5723 West Millard: 435-864-3612 Piute: 435-577-2521 North Sanpete: 435-462-2449 South Sanpete: 435-835-2231 Sevier: 435-896-5451 Wayne: 435-836-1317 |
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Hepatitis link for A, B, and C
Hepatitis is caused by a virus. This disease attacks the liver. There are three types of Hepatitis:
Hepatitis A:This infection is usually not serious and rarely causes long term problems. |
Hepatitis B: and C:These 2 infections usually lead to SERIOUS illness:
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Hepatitis is spread three ways:
| Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B | Hepatitis C |
|---|---|---|
| Is transmitted or spread in fecal matter (called feces, bowel movements, and stool). To get this virus into your body, you must eat or drink food, water, or other beverage that has been prepared by someone who has the virus and has not properly washed their hands with soap and warm water after using the toilet, or even changing diapers. | Spreads primarily through sexual contact with an infected person. Hep B is also spread by sharing blood-contaminated needles (and accessories), razors, and other body piercing equipment. An infected mom can also give this virus to her baby at birth. | Most commonly spread by sharing drug injection equipment. Other's who may be at risk for contracting Hep C:
--Blood Transfusion patients prior to spring of 1990 --health care workers exposed to blood |
Vaccinations
| Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B | Hepatitis C |
|---|---|---|
| For long term immunity an initial shot is given, followed by a booster in 6 to 12 months. | A series of 3 shots given over a period of approximately 6 months. | There is no vaccination against Hep C. |
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Central Utah Public Health Department
Juab County: 146 North Main, Nephi, UT 84648 · (435) 623-0696
East Millard County: 55 South 400 West, Fillmore, UT 84631 · (435) 743-5723
West Millard County: 428 East Topaz Blvd, Suite D, Delta, UT 84624 · (435) 864-3612
Piute County: 550 North Main, Junction, UT 84740 · (435) 577-2521
North Sanpete County: 20 South 100 West, Suite 30, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84642 · (435) 462-2449
South Sanpete County: 40 West 200 North, Manti, UT 84642 · (435) 835-2231
Sevier County: 70 Westview Dr., Richfield, UT 84701 · (435) 896-5451
Wayne County: 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747 · (435) 836-1317
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