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Hepatitis A is fairly common and easily transmissible that will cause severe damage to your liver. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) reported 282 cases among New York City residents in 2005. Recent increases in the number of cases of Hepatitis A among gay men in NYC suggest that changes in sexual behavior are responsible for higher rates of the disease among this population. These findings seem consistent with increased rates of Hepatitis B, which is mainly transmitted through unprotected sex (without a condom). In addition, Hepatitis C is a serious threat in general. However, HIV positive individuals are at higher risk of developing liver damage and accelerating HIV disease.
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Hepatitis A, B & C
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Hepatitis A is fairly common and easily transmissible that will cause severe damage to your liver. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) reported 282 cases among New York City residents in 2005. Recent increases in the number of cases of Hepatitis A among gay men in NYC suggest that changes in sexual behavior are responsible for higher rates of the disease among this population. These findings seem consistent with increased rates of Hepatitis B, which is mainly transmitted through unprotected sex (without a condom). In addition, Hepatitis C is a serious threat in general. However, HIV positive individuals are at higher risk of developing liver damage and accelerating HIV disease.
The best decision you can make is to get vaccinated for Hepatitis A & B and to use condoms with people whose HIV and Hepatitis status you don’t know. Ask your doctor for screening and vaccination or visit a free NYC clinic (see listing below).
NYC Testing Sites
NYC Testing Sites
Corona
34-33 Junction Blvd. (Roosevelt/Northern Blvd.)
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Phone: 718-476-7815
Jamaica
90-37 Parsons Blvd. 1st Flr. (off Jamaica Ave.)
Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: 718 262-5572
Rockaway
67-19 Rockaway Blvd. (Addabbo Health Center)
Queens, NY 11692
Phone: 718-945-7150 - Call before attending
For more information on AIDS/HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Call 311.
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34-33 Junction Blvd. (Roosevelt/Northern Blvd.)
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Phone: 718-476-7815
Jamaica
90-37 Parsons Blvd. 1st Flr. (off Jamaica Ave.)
Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: 718 262-5572
Rockaway
67-19 Rockaway Blvd. (Addabbo Health Center)
Queens, NY 11692
Phone: 718-945-7150 - Call before attending
For more information on AIDS/HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Call 311.
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