Every year World Hepatitis day takes place on July 28th.
This year the play it safer network will be hosting an event locally at the GLMC.
They will have support staff on hand providing information and resources for those in need of treatment.
Hepatitis is preventable with immunization and staff will be on hand to provide options for those in need.
It is recommended that you get immunized for hepatitis if you plan on travelling abroad.
"We have actually some folks from Action Hepatitis Canada,
which is really cool kind of doing a Manitoba tour. So that's cool that people are coming. The not so cool thing is that they're coming because Hepatitis is on the rise. So we know that that's a thing and we want to make sure that people have the education on how to stay safe and also have availability of testing and immunizations and resources. And there are always,
always snacks and fun and games and all that kind of stuff.
So we'll be out at the GLMC on Tuesday, July 25th from noon to 3."
Here Krista Tooley with the Play it safer Network shares information about specialists that will be attending the event.
