Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions about viral hepatitis:

1. Should I be tested for viral hepatitis? What factors put me at risk for the infection?
   
   
2. How can I reduce my odds of becoming infected with viral hepatitis?
   
   
3. Should I be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B?
   
   
4. I was diagnosed with hepatitis A and recovered. Can I get the virus again?
   
   
5. I have viral hepatitis. Now that I’m pregnant, how can I protect my child from getting the virus from me?
   
   
6. Will infection with one form of viral hepatitis put me at risk for contracting other forms? Does it increase my risk of getting HIV?
   
   
7. What treatment is best for my type of hepatitis? Are there any side effects with this treatment?
   
   
8. When will I recover from my form of hepatitis?
   
   
9. Will my liver recover completely after my bout of hepatitis?
   
   
10. I live with someone who is infected with hepatitis. How can I reduce my chances of contracting the virus?
    
    
11. Will my form of hepatitis affect future pregnancies?