1. World Hepatitis Day July 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? Hepatitis
Disease caused by viruses that attack the liver
There are 5 different types of hepatitis:
Hepatitis A B C D E

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

6. yellowing of the skin & eyes
What are the Symptoms?
Viral hepatitis’ symptoms may not be obvious until serious liver damage has occurred
Most common symptoms
yellowing of the skin & eyes
dark urine
nausea & vomiting
abdominal pain
fatigue

7. How Do You Get Hepatitis?
Transmission
Sharing drug using equipment
Exposure to bodily fluids of an infected person (e.g. sexual intercourse, mother to child)
Sharing personal hygiene items
Using non-sterile equipment for tattoos & body piercing
During medical procedures where infection control precautions are not observed

8. Hepatitis A & B can be prevented by a vaccine.
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. Treatments are available for both chronic hepatitis B and C.
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)