Maine Leads Nation in Hepatitis C, Ranks Second in Hepatitis B.

Maine had the highest rate of new hepatitis C cases and the second-highest rate of hepatitis B cases in 2020, with over 7,000 residents living with chronic hepatitis. State health officials recommend getting vaccinated for hepatitis A and B, and getting tested for hepatitis B and C, even if asymptomatic. The opioid crisis has led to a steep increase in cases of hepatitis B. Maine's rate of hepatitis C may be higher than other states due to a robust testing and reporting protocol.