Hepatitis C

The Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission offers FREE and Confidential Hepatitis C screenings for Clearfield and Jefferson County residents having at least one risk factor.

What is Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a contagious viral liver disease. It ranges in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious illness that becomes chronic liver disease

Risk Factors for Hepatitis C

Those who have snorted or injected drugs, even if it was just one time, many years ago.
Those born between 1945-1965.
Those exposed to blood, needle sticks, or sharp objects through their employment.
Those who have received or donated blood before 1992.
Those who have been diagnosed with HIV, AIDS, or other chronic liver condition.
Those with abnormal liver tests or liver disease.
Those born to a mother diagnosed with Hepatitis C.
Those who have ever shared a razor or a toothbrush.
Those currently on or have a history of being on hemodialysis.
Those with a history of multiple sexual partners.
Those who have been incarcerated or in an institution such as a hospital or rehab facility.
Those with a history of tattoos or piercings.

How does a Hep C screening work?

HCV is diagnosed with a simple blood screening which checks for antibodies in the patient’s blood. If the screening is positive, a more detailed blood test is done to check for the virus in your blood.—Several medications are available to treat Hep C. Most of these medications have over a 97% cure rate.— To schedule a Hep C Screening please contact CJDAC at 814-371-9002

To learn more about HCV, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/index.htm

For more information on HCV screening, please visit: https://www.trucareinternalmedicine.com/hepatitis-c-treatment/