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Follow the links below to find information on Hepatitis B.
Reviewed August 2008
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Post-exposure Prophylaxis Hepatitis B
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Queensland Health
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Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is treatment that can be used after possible exposure to the Hepatitis B virus through sex, drug injecting equipment or injury such as needle stick injury. PEP is given to decrease the risk of infection with the Hepatitis B virus. It does not reduce the risk of other sexually transmissible infections or infection with blood-borne viruses including Hepatitis C.
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Sep 2008
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HIV, hepatitis and sport
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Better Health Channel
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The risk that a player infected with HIV or hepatitis B or C will spread these blood borne viruses (BBVs) to other players is extremely small. It is unlawful to prevent a person infected with HIV or hepatitis B from participating in sport. Infection control guidelines help keep other players and officials safe.
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Aug 2008
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Indigenous hepatitis
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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These web pages provide information and resources about the burden of hepatitis within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Aug 2008
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Hepatitis B
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a virus that affects the liver. The hepatitis B virus can be passed on via the blood and through sexual contact.
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Aug 2008
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Adult immunisation
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myDr
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Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for children. Find out about the diseases you should consider being vaccinated against.
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Aug 2008
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Hepatitis B - sexual health contacts
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Queensland Health
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Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, some drugs and chemicals, and by infection. Hepatitis B is one form of hepatitis. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is one of the most serious types of hepatitis. Hepatitis B is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world.
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Jul 2008
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Hepatitis B
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Inspire Foundation
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Hepatitis B (or Hep B) is an infectious virus that can cause serious disease of the liver. Check out this factsheet for more info about how you get Hep B, what the symptoms are, and how it can be treated if you seek help quickly after exposure to the virus.
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Jul 2008
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Hepatitis B
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) it is a highly infectious virus, which is spread through contact with blood or blood products, or by intimate contact such as sexual intercourse
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Jun 2008
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Hepatitis B
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It affects the liver, causing damage to liver cells. It is a common cause of illness and death worldwide.
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Jun 2008
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Hepatitis B
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Better Health Channel
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Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and can lead to serious illness or death. It is spread in several ways, including through unsafe sex and sharing unsterile injecting equipment. It can be passed from an infected mother to her baby. You can be immunised against hepatitis B.
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Feb 2008
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Hepatitis B briefing paper
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Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
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This paper was created after a discussion on the proposal for a National Hepatitis B Strategy at the AFAO AGM in November 2007.
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Feb 2008
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Hepatitis B - immunisation for children
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Better Health Channel
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Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. Children with hepatitis B are more likely to develop liver disease or cancer in later life. All children should be immunised against hepatitis B.
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Feb 2007
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Hepatitis B: information for travellers
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myDr
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Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver, causing anorexia, nausea, joint pain and jaundice in the acute (initial) phase.
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Aug 2006
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Hepatitis B vaccine
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myDr
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Vaccination is the most effective way of preventing the spread of hepatitis B.
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Aug 2006
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Chronic hepatitis B infection - reduce your viral load
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myDr
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Chronic hepatitis B infection can result in complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood can halt the progression of liver disease.
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Jul 2005
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Hepatitis B
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myDr
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Hepatitis B is a serious illness but it can be prevented by vaccination.
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Oct 2003
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Injections for newborn babies - why they're important
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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A guide to two injections given to newborn babies in hospital. These are an injection of vitamin K to help prevent a serious disorder called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding, and an injection to immunise the baby against hepatitis B.
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Jun 2002
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Needle-stick injuries in primary care
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Australian Prescriber
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Needle-stick injuries in health-care workers are almost completely preventable by improving workplace practices, but when they do occur the consequences for the individual can be serious, regardless of the outcome in terms of infection.
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Aug 2001
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