Hep B Awareness flyer

What do 1 in 100 people in Australia have in common?

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hep.org.au 1800 803 990 GET TESTED. KNOW YOUR STATUS.

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They have hepatitis B, a virus that can cause liver cancer.

Should I be tested?

Hep B is mostly passed on from mother to baby at birth.

Were you born in a higher-risk part of the world?

Schweitzer A, et al. The Lancet. 2015 Jul 28; 386(10003):1546-1555.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also have a higher risk of having hep B. What if I have hep B? If you have hep B you need to have liver check-ups every six months. You might also need treatment.

Take action now Talk to the Hepatitis Infoline or a doctor about hep B.

Hepatitis Infoline

1800 803 990 To find a local doctor, do a web seach for our online directory...

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