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Review the following Questions to Ask about hepatitis so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. If I test positive for hepatitis, should my partner also be tested?

2. How can I avoid passing hepatitis to my children? Can I breastfeed if I have hepatitis?

3. If I have hepatitis C (HCV), does it make sense to get vaccinated for hepatitis A (HAV) or hepatitis B (HBV)?

4. If I have chronic HCV, do I need a liver specialist to oversee my care?

5. How much will treatment for chronic HCV cost per year?

6. Do I need to refrain from sexual contact before I have completed the HBV vaccine schedule?

7. How long will a vaccine protect me from HAV and HBV?

8.Will having just one or two alcoholic drinks a day increase my risk for liver disease?

9. Are the drugs used for treating HBV and HCV safe and what happens if I overdose by mistake?

10. What happens if I am infected with hepatitis but never get treated? Will it go away on its own?