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Hepatitis
Florida Department of Health in Sumter County
- 352-569-3102
- DLCHD60WebManager@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 98
Bushnell, FL 33513
Sumter County Health Department provides no cost hepatitis vaccination and testing to adults at high risk for viral hepatitis infections.
The program provides education, screening, counseling, and referrals.
The program is NOT for international travel clients, employee health or persons under the age of 18.
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by many things, one of which are viruses. There are three types of viral hepatitis that are most commonly reported: hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. All three viruses cause very similar illness, however, there are some important distinctions:
- Hepatitis A does not result in a lifelong infection and has a vaccine available
- Hepatitis B can sometimes result in lifelong infection and has a vaccine available
- Hepatitis C often results in lifelong infection and no vaccine is available, but referral for treatment is available
It is important to know if you have been exposed to hepatitis so that you can…
- Get treated, if necessary
- Be checked for liver disease
- Learn how to prevent further damage to your liver
- Learn how to prevent the spread of Hepatitis to others
For more information on the differences between hepatitis A, B and C, visit the CDC Viral Hepatitis website.
Please call 352-569-3102 (Bushnell) or 352-689-6520 (Wildwood) to determine if you are eligible for this service.
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