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Born Between 1945 and 1965?
Americans born during these years have the highest rates of Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a serious disease related to cancer. HCV infection accounts for half of HCC cases in the United States and HCV-related disease is the leading indication for liver transplantation. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) currently recommends HCV testing for Baby Boomers (born between 1945-1965) who should receive one-time HCV testing.
Hepatitis C risk assessment:
(a) US born -- Birth year (1945 through 1965);
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(b) History of drug use;
(c) History of receiving a transplant/transfusion.
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Health Protection and Education Services (HPES) provides free health screenings, free Hep C testing, and physician consultation at no charge every third Saturday of the month at the University City Library located at 6701 Delmar Boulevard. Registration is from 9:00am - 10:30am. There are no appointments taken and no appointment is necessary.
If you have any questions, call Diane at 314 448-7373. HPES has been providing free health screening and education since 2000!