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July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. It’s the day for awareness about the burden of this viral infection that impacts more than 325 million people world-wide.
The different types of hepatitis are Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. All can cause cirrhosis or liver cancer. More than 1 million people die every year from viral hepatitis.
The good news is all types of viral hepatitis can be controlled or prevented. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented with vaccination. Hepatitis C can be prevented by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease. For more information, contact your health care provider and visit: cdc.gov/hepatitis.
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