Take the hep-C test

If you were born between the years 1945 and 1965, you are five times more likely to be infected with hepatitis C, a liver disease that, if left untreated, can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis and even cancer. You can have the disease even if you don’t feel sick: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 75 percent of those with the disease don’t know they are infected. Schedule an appointment today for a blood test to determine if you’ve ever been infected; if you have, you must schedule a follow-up to see if you are currently infected.