Hepatitis C
- New York State Hepatitis C Testing Law Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- NYS Hepatitis C Elimination
- Hepatitis C Educational Materials
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. The virus is found in the blood of persons who are infected.
Hepatitis C infection, also known as hep C or HCV, is a major public health problem causing substantial morbidity and mortality, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. It remains a leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2 million Americans are currently living with hepatitis C. An estimated 40% of people with hepatitis C are unaware they are infected.
The most common risk factor associated with HCV transmission is injection drug use (IDU).
Unlike hepatitis A and hepatitis B there is not a vaccine to prevent hepatitis C. There are treatments available for hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is curable.
Information for Consumers
Information for Providers
- New York State Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan
- Hepatitis C Guidelines & Recommendations
- NYS HCV Dashboard
- Hepatitis C Telehealth Toolkit (PDF)
- New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Provider Directory
- Hepatitis C Testing
- New York State Hepatitis C Rapid Testing Program Implementation Guide
- Use of Non-Patient Specific Standing Orders for HIV and Hepatitis C Testing
- Hepatitis C Testing Law
- Hepatitis C RNA Point of Care Testing
- Hepatitis C Rapid Testing Locations
- Hepatitis C Testing Program
- Hepatitis C Reflex Testing
- Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Fact Sheet
- Opt-Out Hepatitis C Testing
- Perinatal Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C and Pregnant People
- Hepatitis C Care and Treatment
- Hepatitis C Navigation Program (PDF)
- Hepatitis C Cure Day
- Hepatitis C Data
- Hepatitis C Reports
- Occupation Exposure
- Educational Materials
- Training Opportunities
