Hepatitis C
Most commonly spread through: Intravenous drug use.
How serious: About 85 percent of those infected will develop chronic liver disease and need medical treatment. Liver failure caused by chronic hepatitis C infection is the leading cause of liver transplants in the United States. Hepatitis C leads to 8,000 to 10,000 deaths per year.
How many infected each year: 30,000 Americans, 3,000 in New Jersey. Between 4 million and 5 million Americans are infected.
Vaccine: No.
Prevention: Avoid sharing toothbrushes, razors, needles and other personal care items; avoid intravenous drugs or those inhaled through a straw or sharp object that can break the skin; use only reputable practitioners for tattooing or body piercing.
I heard more about this one the local radio. I'm having trouble finding more articles to post.
A large number of kids started complaining of being pinched. This is how they tracked down who to test.
In addition to the facts you posted, 25% of Hep C patients will develop liver cancer.