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