Free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C on May 18 | Health

Pinellas County, Florida -- On May 18 the Pinellas County Health Department is offering free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C at all of its health centers.

"Hepatitis" means an inflammation of the liver. Viral hepatitis is leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplantation. 

Vaccines for Hepatitis A and B are available through the county health department's STD clinics. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C.

Hours for testing on May 18, for adults only, are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

St. Petersburg Center

205 Dr. M. L. King Street North

St. Petersburg, FL 33701 -  (727) 824-6900

Clearwater Center

310 North Myrtle Avenue

Clearwater, FL 33755 -  (727) 469-5800

Pinellas Park Center

6350 76th Avenue North

Pinellas Park, FL 33781 -  (727) 547-7780

Largo Center

12420 130th Avenue North

Largo, FL 33774  - (727) 588-4040

Mid-County Health Center

8751 Ulmerton Rd.

Largo, FL 33771  - (727) 524-4410

Tarpon Springs Center

301 South Disston Avenue

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689  - (727) 942-5457

For more information about Hepatitis, go to the Pinellas County Health Department's Hepatitis Program page.

For information about the Pinellas County Health Department and its services, go to www.pinellashealth.com.