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The Epclusa and Mavyret combination pills are now indicated for kids as young as age 3.

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Citing lack of AIDS cases, Indiana county commissioner votes to shutter needle exchange.

Most People in Homeless Shelters Are Satisfied With Hepatitis C Treatment

Assessing patient-reported outcomes can support treatment for hard-to-reach populations.

Judge Rejects a Hepatitis C Settlement for Connecticut Inmates

His reason: The settlement granting inmates hepatitis C treatment also prevents them from suing the state for any reason.

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That’s a $267 million increase for HIV efforts from 2021. Plus, Biden’s 2022 budget invests $6.5 billion in health research.

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Syringe Services Programs Are Vital to Ending the Hepatitis C Epidemic

This California county had the highest hepatitis C rates in the state, and yet officials have hampered syringe programs.

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What to Avoid With Hepatitis C and Liver Disease

The liver performs many functions and learning what to avoid with hepatitis C and liver disease is the first step in helping your liver.

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