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HEPATITIS A Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is spread by fecal matter in contaminated drinking water or food prepared by someone infected with the virus. You may be at risk if you: § Live with someone infected with the virus § Have sex with someone infected with the virus § Travel to countries where hepatitis A is common § Are a man who has sex with men § Inject illegal drugs
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HEPATITIS B Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is spread through contact with the blood or body fluids of someone who has the virus. You may be at risk if you: § Have sex with someone infected with the virus § Have multiple sex partners § Have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease § Are a man who has sex with men § Inject illegal drugs § Share straws for snorting drugs If you have any of these risk factors for hepatitis A or B, you may be eligible to receive a free combination hepatitis A/B vaccine. The following organizations will be providing free vaccine to those at risk starting in June 2008. Call the organization in your area to schedule an appointment.
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Organizations offering free hepatitis A/B vaccine to those at risk in June Tacoma Pierce
County Health Department Island County
Health Department Clallam County
Department of Health and Human Services Kittitas County
Public Health Whatcom County
Health Department Wahkiakum
County Health and Human Services San Juan Health
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