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Hepatitis C Testing: Low-Cost Resources You Need To Know About

Most people with hepatitis C don’t know they have it. The infection can quietly damage the liver for years without any noticeable symptoms, which is why hepatitis C testing is so important. Catching the virus early can prevent serious complications and make treatment more effective. But many people put off testing for Hepatitis C because they’re not sure where to go or how much it will cost. NeedyMeds can help by connecting people to low-cost or free healthcare resources, including clinics that offer hepatitis C screenings, diagnosis, and treatment support. In this blog, we’ll explain why hepatitis C testing is […]

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COVID-19
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Rapid COVID Testing – An Effective Preventive Measure

This article originally appeared on BeMedWise. An up-to-date version can be found here.   Periodic screening for COVID infection is one of many proven ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately it is underutilized.   Although vaccine mandates have become part of many workplaces, there are still those who will not accept vaccination. Periodic COVID testing has become the alternate choice, although predominantly done using a test that takes at least 24 hours to get the results, during which time the person could potentially be spreading the virus. The typical testing interval is a week, although some companies such […]

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