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Lake County offers free hepatitis health fair

Posted May 11, 2015 1:00 am

Daily Herald report

The Lake County Health Department will host a free hepatitis health fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, in the lobby of the county building, 18 N. County St., Waukegan.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that everyone born between 1945 and 1965 get a blood test for hepatitis C. Program staff will provide information and education about hepatitis B and C prevention, care and treatment. Free blood pressure screenings will be offered, and participants also can receive general information related to overall health and well-being.

Free hepatitis C and HIV tests will also be offered at the LCHD/CHC Sexually Transmitted Infections program's (STI) office, 2400 Belvidere Road in Waukegan, the day of the event.

Call (847) 377-8450 or visit health.lakecountyil.gov for more information.

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