Hepatitis C
At a Glance
Report Hepatitis C cases to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health by calling 215-685-6748 during business hours or completing this disease reporting form and faxing the form to 215-238-6947.
Current Recommendations
- Free CME Opportunity through the Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia (HepCAP) coalition
- The Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia (HepCAP) coalition offers free, one-hour CME training for primary care practices that would like additional knowledge of hepatitis C.
- Philadelphia hepatitis specialists will review screening guidelines, current treatments, and best practices for linking positive patients to care.
- To schedule a Hepatitis C for Primary Care Providers in-service, email hepcap@healthfederation.org, or call 215-246-5212.
- Answers About Hepatitis C Booklet
- Answers About Hepatitis B Booklet
- Hepatitis C Poster Series: Get Tested, Know The Difference
- Hep C Test Result Wallet Card (Spanish)
- Use New Works Harm Reduction Poster
- Perinatal Hepatitis C Poster for Pregnant Women
- Perinatal Hepatitis C Poster for New Moms
To request a printed copy of the health education materials above, email hep-ddc@phila.gov
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| Prior Authorization (PA) Removal for Medicaid Preferred Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Medications in Pennsylvania | Update | Jul 17, 2023 |
Surveillance
PDPH Hepatitis B and C Surveillance Updates
CDC Statistics and Surveillance for Hepatitis A, B, and C in the United States
Vaccine Information
There is currently no vaccine available for Hepatitis C. Vaccines are available only for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. If they have not already been vaccinated, individuals who are diagnosed with Hepatitis C should be immunized for Hepatitis A and B.
Hepatitis A Vaccination Information
Hepatitis B Vaccination Information
List of Philadelphia Pharmacies where Hepatitis A/B Vaccine is Available
Diagnosis & Management
The CDC and US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in persons at high risk for infection. CDC and USPSTF also recommend offering 1-time screening for HCV infection to adults born between 1945 and 1965.
USPSTF: Hepatitis C Screening Recommendation Summary
CDC: Testing Recommendations for Hepatitis C
CDC: Recommended Testing Sequence for Identifying Current Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection
Hepatitis C treatment options are changing rapidly. The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) post the latest hepatitis C treatment updates and guidance here:
Resources
For Healthcare Providers:
There are no healthcare provider resources available for Hepatitis C.For Patients and Community Members:
There are no patient or community resources for Hepatitis C.
Posters:
Perinatal Hepatitis C "Baby" Poster (PDF)
