Hepatitis C & Our Communities
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a life-threatening virus that attacks the liver. HCV can cause liver fibrosis or scarring, which may lead to cirrhosis and ultimately liver cancer or death from liver failure. An estimated 44% of people living with chronic Hepatitis C infection are unaware of their status. Hepatitis C can be cured, but no vaccine exists to prevent infection. This education session explores:
Hepatitis C and how it affects the body
Activities that can put you at risk for HCV
Strategies to support people to reduce the risk of HCV
The impacts HCV on Prince Edward Island