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What this means for you
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What's happening:** Fewer people who inject drugs are getting hepatitis C, which is good news showing that treatment programs and prevention efforts are working.
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What you should do:** If you inject drugs, ask your doctor or local health clinic about getting tested for hepatitis C and accessing treatment—it's now highly effective and can cure the disease.
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Key takeaway:** Hepatitis C is becoming less common because of better access to clean needles, testing, and medicines, so if you have it, treatment options are available and can help you get better.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: NHS · Read full article ↗
New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England.
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