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Summit County Health emphasizes the vaccination and testing during the month of hepatitis

Summit County Health emphasizes the vaccination and testing during the month of hepatitis

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Summit County Health Department. Photo: Michele Roepke

Summit County, Utah – May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and Summit County Health emphasizes the importance of learning about vaccinations, tests and treatment of hepatitis A, B and C.

Both hepatitis A and B can be prevented with vaccines. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services needs hepatitis vaccines for all students who enter kindergarten and 7th grade. In particular, two doses of hepatitis -a vaccines and three doses of hepatitis -b vaccines are required, although a Parents can claim one liberation To immunization For medical, religiousOr personal reasons.

No vaccine was developed for hepatitis C, although it can be treated and cured with oral medication. The hepatitis -c rates had decreased in Utah. 2024 showed a decline of 35.8% compared to 2023. In 2024 Summit County reported fewer than five cases of hepatitis C.

Summit County Heath offers a variety of clinical services, including hepatitis A and B vaccinations and tests on hepatitis B and C. Patients are asked to contact them with questions or to make an appointment.

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By: Heather Bergeson

Heather Bergeson is a writer and editor in Utah. Heather wrote about trips, sports, business and nature for Utah Life Magazine, the Utah Business Magazine and Moab Sun News. She has a bachelor's degree in English and edited by Brigham Young University.

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