Health Resources for World Hepatitis Day

By Katie D. RSS Mon, July 24, 2017

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. The goal of this day is to raise awareness about hepatitis. You can do that by reading this blog and checking out health resources at the Free Library! The South Philadelphia Library will be hosting a World Hepatitis Day informational event on Friday, July 28 from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., so stop by to ask questions of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and learn more about this disease.


What is hepatitis?
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and can be caused by toxins, alcohol, or a virus. There are 6 types of hepatitis: A, B, C, D, F, and G. Some people who have hepatitis have no symptoms. Others may have loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, dark-colored urine and pale bowel movements, stomach pain, and/or yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice).

In Philadelphia, hepatitis B and C are the most common types of viral hepatitis and kill more people than HIV. Hepatitis affects Philadelphians of every age, race, gender, and sexual orientation. There are often no symptoms, even for years. Many people living with hepatitis are unaware they have it. Because of this, it is important to get tested.


How do I know if I am at risk?
You can take a hepatitis risk assessment through the Centers for Disease Control. This will take into account your medical history and risk factors, as well as give you information to find out if you are at risk.


How can I find support and care for myself, a friend, or family member?
Check out the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s list of healthcare providers.


Is there a vaccine for hepatitis?
There are vaccines for Hepatitis A and B.  Talk to your doctor about your immunization history to find out if you should get one or both of these vaccines.


What questions should I ask my doctor?
The PDPH has a helpful, printable list of questions you should ask your doctor.

World Hepatitis Day 2017
World Hepatitis Day 2017
Prevent Hepatitis: Know The Facts infographic
Prevent Hepatitis: Know The Facts infographic
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As a sign of gratitude for how my husband was saved from hepatitis b, i decided to reach out to those still suffering from this. My husband was diagnosed of hepatitis b in 2013 and it was really tough and heartbreaking for me because he was my all and the symptoms were terrible, he always have Joint pain , and he always complain of Weakness of the body . we tried various therapies prescribed by our neurologist but none could cure him. I searched for a cure and i saw a testimony by someone who was cured and so many other with similar body problem, and he left the contact of the doctor who had the cure to hepatitis b. I never imagined hepatitis b has a natural cure not until i contacted him and he assured me my husband will be fine. I got the herbal medication he recommended and my husband used it and in one months he was fully okay even up till this moment he is so full of life. hepatitis b has a cure and it is a herbal cure contact the doctor for more info on drwilliams098675@gmailcom on how to get the medication. Thanks for reading my testimony.
kate - USA
Saturday, March 17, 2018
I am indeed very happy for my life; My name is Moses Frank, I never thought that I will live on earth before the year runs out. I have been suffering from a deadly disease (HIV) for the past 6 years now; I had spent a lot of money going from one places to another, from churches to churches, hospitals have been my every day residence. Constant checks up have been my hobby not until last Month, I was searching through the internet, I saw a testimony on how DR. Ebhota helped someone in curing her HIV disease, quickly I copied his email which is (drebhota123456@gmail.com).I spoke to him, he asked me to do some certain things which I did, he told me that he is going to provide the herbal to me, which he did, then he asked me to go for medical checkup after one month of drinking the herbal potion he sent to me, I was cure and totally free from the deadly disease, he only asked me to post the testimony through the whole world, faithfully am doing it now, please brothers and sisters, he is great, I owe him in my life. if you are having a similar problems just email him on (drebhota123456@gmail.com) or simply whatsapp him on: +2349035324155. He can also cure any deadly disease,you know you must have try to cure in your past,and there was no cure,you can also contact him,i believe him,he save my life.
lawson mario - ahio city
Monday, April 23, 2018
After my Hepatitis B diagnosis, I was  on Hepsera for few months but my mild pains persist on the right side of my abdomen. Two years ago, I learnt about an Hepatitis B Virus treatment from Herbal Health Point (w w w. herbalhealthpoint. c o m), I was on the treatment for over 7 months and tested negative to the virus after I completed the treatment. Its almost unbelievable, I completed the treatment two years ago and still negative!
Davis skola - USA
Saturday, March 28, 2020
thanks for sharing amazing blog
Dr. Nandan Rao - Surat
Thursday, June 17, 2021
I am Leslie Jose Alimadi, my mother had been diagnosed of Hepatitis B disease 3 years ago. She had been using the interferon therapy (Peg-interferon + Ribavirin) which adversely affected her hemoglobin level as she is also thalassemia (a side effect of using the interferon therapy). Luckily after stopping the treatments I read a book by HEALTH MED LAB about natural cures and he recommends these two things as a natural cure for HEPATITIS disease, Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy and Crocodile Protein Peptide. You can Google both of these to get more info. Also, need to do the cleanses, colon, liver, kidney, gallbladder. Eat organic foods to get the toxins out of your body so your body can overcome the disease itself this is very important, I am not promoting his book, but I feel it is a must read if you want information on how to beat this awful disease. My mother is now HEPATITIS B Negative with his help, Anyway, his email:(contactsantiago1100@gmail.com) God bless you good luck!
Leslie Amadiali - new jersey
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
I'm Maria Lopez from Texas USA, I never believe i can get cured of hepatitis B, i was fully taught about this disease by my medical DR that there is no cure of this chronic disease, but was so surprise about this herbal medicine just get my hepatitis B negative, am still very confuse if it is the hand work of this herbal medicine or miracle, I so much appreciate you Dr Irene for God using you to cure me, please anyone out there who is suffering for this disease should contact this herbal medicine man for help. the email is drireneherbalcure@gmail.com
Maria Lopez - Texas, Houston
Saturday, April 23, 2022

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