Hepatitis in Hawaiʻi: Silent but Deadly | Honolulu News

Hawaiʻi’s fight against viral hepatitis is urgent—B and C are silently fueling some of the nation’s highest liver cancer rates, often with no symptoms until it’s too late. The state’s Department of Health is launching a bold campaign to educate, test, and vaccinate, especially targeting high-risk groups like pregnant women, drug users, and those with infected loved ones. While hepatitis A is preventable with hygiene and a vaccine, hepatitis B can become chronic and spreads through bodily fluids—not hugs or shared utensils. There’s no vaccine for hepatitis C, making early detection and treatment vital. Partnerships like Hep Free Hawaiʻi are expanding access to care, with past events revealing shocking numbers of undiagnosed cases—proof that proactive screening saves lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e23653554d6924fc