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There are many myths about hepatitis C. The resources below give basic facts and address some common myths about hepatitis C:
- Frequently asked questions about hepatitis C (5 minute video)
- Frequently asked questions about hepatitis C (booklet)
- Basic facts (video and text)
- How it's spread (video and transcript)
If a person has a "positive" HCV antibody test result, it does not mean they still have hepatitis C. Check out these resources to learn more:
- Tests used for diagnosing hepatitis C (page)
- Hepatitis C virus pre- and post-test checklists (card for health care providers)
- Getting tested (video and transcript)
When first diagnosed with hepatitis C, some people are afraid to tell others, even their doctor. Some just do not know what to do next. Check out these resources for information on what to do after being diagnosed with hepatitis C.
- Getting started 2019 Update: Things to know when you have hepatitis C (booklet)
- Questions people frequently ask their provider about hepatitis C (card)
- Personal bill of rights (card)
- Hepatitis C: The Basics (free online course)
- What if I have it? (video and transcript)
Some people find out they have hepatitis C, but then don't receive the care they need. Some are told not to worry about it, but others might be told hepatitis C is a death sentence (this is not true!). These resources can help to get needed care.
- Tips for getting your message heard (card)
- Personal bill of rights (card)
- Hepatitis C: The Basics (free online course)
- Healthy balance and hepatitis C (video and transcript)
After seeing a health care provider about hepatitis C, it is important to have regular health care visits. However, it can be difficult to do this if a person doesn't know what questions to ask, if they feel judged, or if they have other life priorities. These resources might help to stay engaged with hepatitis C care.
- Questions people frequently ask their provider about hepatitis C
- Speaking up for hepatitis C care and support (workbook)
- Unmet needs: hepatitis C stories (interferon era)(30 minute video)
Even though not everyone with hepatitis C will develop serious liver disease, new treatments are so effective and easy to tolerate that many people want treatment. It can take time to get treatment as it involves several steps.
- Treatment (video and transcript)
The following resources were designed for older hepatitis C treatments that contained interferon, however, they may be helpful for those with housing and food challenges.
Once on treatment, it is very important to finish the entire course of treatment to have the best chance of being cured. Also, with new treatments, costs are often covered for only one course of treatment.
The resources below can help to stay with treatment until it is finished:
- A guide for getting ready for hepatitis C treatment (for interferon era, but some steps may be helpful (booklet)
Being cured or clearing the hepatitis C virus can be a big relief, but it is important to keep seeing a provider to have liver health monitored.
Also, getting rid of the virus does not protect a person from getting hepatitis C again. Knowing how hepatitis C is passed will help to stay free of hepatitis C.
- How hepatitis C is spread (video and transcript)
