Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site.
Skip Navigation
Michigan Department of Community HealthMichigan.gov
Michigan.gov Home MDCH Home | Online Services | Sitemap | Contact MDCH
Printer Friendly Version Printer Friendly   Text Only Version Text Version Email this page Email Page
Viral Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is an infection that affects the liver. While there are at least six different types of hepatitis (A-G), the three most common types in the United States are hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is an acute infection and people usually improve without treatment. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C can cause chronic, persistent infections, which can lead to chronic liver disease. There are vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B; however there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.

• Public Announcement - Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Schedule PDF icon
Click here for the schedule for 2008 meetings: to be held in March, April, June, September & November.

• Hepatitis C Support Project Train-the-Trainer Workshop
Look here for registraion material and brochure. This workshop will be facilitated by Alan Franciscus on Wednesday July 30, 2008 at the Kent County/Michigan State University Extension Office in Grand Rapids.


Reporting Requirements
Click here for: information about surveillance, the collection, analysis and interpretation of health data for the purposes of planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs. The goals of viral hepatitis surveillance are to measure the burden of disease; determine risk factors; identify outbreaks; monitor trends; evaluate control measures, interventions and programs; and identify infected persons for medical referral, education and counseling.
Data and Statistics
Click here for: summaries of hepatitis activities in Michigan.
Forms
Click here for: Hepatitis A, B and C forms and educational brochures.
Vaccines
Click here for: information about vaccines for hepatitis
Links and Support Groups
Click here for: Links to other hepatitis websites and Michigan support groups
 

Link to Department and Agencies Web Site Index
Link to Statewide Online Services Index
Link to Statewide Web-based Surveys
Link to RSS feeds available on this site
Quick Links
 •  News Releases
 •  Health Information Technology (HIT) Commission
 •  State Job Opportunities
 •  Office of Long-Term Care Supports and Services
 •  Influenza in Michigan
 •  Informed Consent for Abortion
 •  Shortcuts to MDCH Web Topics
 •  MDCH Brochures Available for Download
 •  Emerging Diseases
 •  Might I be eligible for benefits? Click here to find out
 •  Local Health Department Map
 •  GENDIS - Genealogical Data

Michigan.gov Home | MDCH Home | Contact MDCH | State Web Sites
Privacy Policy | Link Policy | Accessibility Policy | Security Policy | Michigan News | Michigan.gov Survey

Copyright © 2001-2007 State of Michigan