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Despite the high prevalence of hepatitis C in the United States (about 1.6%), information on the virus has been largely absent from health education curricula in the public school system. By increasing the level of information and discussion of hepatitis C,
HEP’s Youth Outreach & Prevention Program aims to make inroads into decreasing the ambiguity and ignorance surrounding the hepatitis C epidemic.
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HEP offers classes and active outreach at high schools, day drop-in centers, transitional living centers, overnight emergency shelters, and group care treatment centers for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults in the greater Seattle area.
If you are interested in having the Hepatitis Education Project conduct hep C education at a youth facility where you work, please call 206-732-0311.
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| And check out our blog... |
 VOICE is HEP's blog that focuses on raising awareness about hepatitis and related health issues amongst youth and young adults. We post resources and information about prevention, advocacy & treatment that is relevant to younger populations who are living with, at risk for or otherwise affected by hepatitis. |
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