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Hep C treatment has changed poster (For correctional centres)

Posted 18 September, 2020
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Hep C treatment has changed!

Hepatitis C is…

Easy to get

You get hep C from blood-to-blood contact. Don’t share:

  • Fits
  • Tattoo guns and ink
  • Hair clippers
  • Toothbrushes and razors

Easy to test

Put in a request form to Medical

  • The nurse will do a blood test and get you ready for treatment

Easy to treat

  • Tablets for 8 to 12 weeks
  • Take your tablets everyday
  • NO injections!
  • 95% chance of being cured
  • Doesn’t make you sick
  • Treatment is available in prison and in the community.

Started treatment but getting released?

  • Talk to the hep C nurse as soon as you know
  • You will get your meds to take home

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