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  1. New on @AIDSgov: Dr. Ward discusses public comment period for proposed #hepatitis C testing recs for ppl born 1945-65 go.usa.gov/pHD
  2. Check out Dr. Ward's @AIDSgov blog on new proposed recs that all baby boomers get a 1-time test for #hepatitis C go.usa.gov/pHD #HCV
  3. Visit CDC's Know More Hepatitis website to read updates on the campaign and to learn more go.usa.gov/yGi #KMH #hepatitis #HCV
  4. CDC has new donated #hepatitis C ads in some major US airports! If you see one, tweet us the pic & let us know where they are! #HCV #KMH
  5. Free resources available that can help you spread the word about #hepatitis & the Hepatitis Risk Assessment go.usa.gov/pG1 #HepRisk
  6. Send out CDC's new health ecard to spread the word about #hepatitis B among Asian Americans & the need for testing go.usa.gov/pfu #HBV
  7. Chronic #hepatitis is a leading cause of #livercancer, which is 3rd leading cause of #cancer deaths globally #HepRisk go.usa.gov/y76
  8. For more Hep Facts and information on the Know More Hepatitis campaign, visit go.usa.gov/yGi #KMH #hepatitis #HCV #HepC
  9. Early detection can save lives so ask ppl to talk to their doctor about getting tested for #hepatitis go.usa.gov/yGi #KMH #HepAware
  10. Did you know that millions of Americans have #hepatitis, but most don’t know it? Find out your #HepRisk go.usa.gov/y76
  11. Hep Fact: up to 70% of people with #hepatitis C develop serious liver problems go.usa.gov/yGi #KMH #HepAware #HCV
  12. New! Prevention & Public Health Fund grant opportunities to support testing/linkage to care for #HBV & #HCV go.usa.gov/pnS #hepatitis
  13. Public comment now open for CDC's proposed recs for testing ppl born 1945-65 for chronic #Hepatitis C go.usa.gov/pnU #HCV #KMH
  14. Are you at risk for viral #hepatitis? Find out by taking this quick online Hepatitis Risk Assessment! go.usa.gov/y76 #HepRisk
  15. Treatments are available for #hepatitis that can limit disease progression & prevent #livercancer deaths go.usa.gov/yGi #HTD #HepAware