Juiz de Fora records two deaths and more than a thousand cases of hepatitis A in 2026 The City of Juiz de Fora will hold this Saturday (18) the D-Day of rapid testing for viral hepatitis. The action takes place from 8am to 3pm, at the Health Surveillance Center, on Avenida dos Andradas, 523, in the Morro da Glória neighborhood. The initiative is part of the 'Yellow July' campaign, aimed at raising awareness, preventing and combating viral hepatitis. The objective is to expand access to early diagnosis and alert the population about diseases that, in most cases, do not present symptoms in the early stages. ? Click here to follow the g1 Zona da Mata channel on WhatsApp During the mobilization, rapid tests for hepatitis B and C, as well as syphilis and HIV, will be offered. There will also be vaccinations for adults. People who use HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) will be able to update their booklet with vaccines against hepatitis A, hepatitis B and HPV, as indicated. The other vaccines on the adult calendar will also be available. READ ALSO: Juiz de Fora records the first death from hepatitis A in the year; cases already exceed 800 Cases of hepatitis A increase at the beginning of the year in Juiz de Fora; see how to prevent yourself What is viral hepatitis? Rapid hepatitis test Semsa/Disclosure Viral hepatitis are infections that cause inflammation in the liver and can be caused by viruses of types A, B, C, D and E. As they often progress silently, testing is considered one of the main strategies for early diagnosis. The most common symptoms: intense tiredness; yellowed skin and eyes; dark urine; pale stools; nausea and vomiting. Hepatitis A and E are transmitted mainly through consumption of contaminated water and food or lack of hygiene. Hepatitis B, C and D are related to contact with contaminated blood, sharing sharp objects and sexual intercourse without a condom. Hepatitis D only occurs in people infected with the hepatitis B virus. Prevention includes measures such as hand and food hygiene, consumption of treated water, use of condoms, not sharing objects that may come into contact with blood and vaccination against hepatitis B, available free of charge through the Unified Health System (SUS). VIDEOS: see everything about Zona da Mata and Campos das Vertentes