Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by one or more viruses. The most common hepatitis viruses in the United States are:
The goal of the Hepatitis Program is to reduce hepatitis among residents and visitors of Pasco County. The program provides free hepatitis vaccination and testing for high risk populations. In addition, the program provides education, screening, counseling and referrals.
The program is NOT for international travel clients, employee health or persons under the age of 18.
Specific testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C, and vaccinations for hepatitis A and B are offered, by walk-in or appointment (preferred) at any one of our three locations.
Locations
Hudson
7509 State Road 52
Hudson, FL 34667
727-861-5260, Option 1
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wesley Chapel
33845 FL-54
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
813-780-0740, Option 1
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dade City
13941 15th St.
Dade City, FL 33525
352-521-1450, Option 1
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Perinatal Hepatitis B
The Perinatal Hepatitis B Program focuses on preventing transmission of the hepatitis B virus from pregnant women to their newborns. The program provides education, counseling, free blood testing, vaccination, case management of newborns, and collaboration with private providers and hospitals.
The Florida Department of Health recommends that all pregnant women be tested for the hepatitis B virus because of the risk of passing the disease on during vaginal birth.
Infants exposed to hepatitis B must be vaccinated in the first 12 hours of birth. In addition, they must receive second and third doses of the vaccine at one and six months of age to ensure complete protection. Post vaccine blood testing should be done between 9-12 months of age.
Babies that get the appropriate shots have a 95% chance of being safe from hepatitis B for life.