Protect Yourself Protect Your Family

Get vaccinated for hepatitis B

One in 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleinAustraliaislivingwithhepatitisB.

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus which is carried in the blood Without regular care, it can lead to liver failure or liver cancer

YoucangethepatitisBfrom:

· the blood of someone with hepatitis B getting into your bloodstream, such as through sharing injecting equipment or using unsterilised tattooing or piercing equipment,

· from your mother during birth, if she had hepatitisB,

· unprotected sex with someone who has hepatitisB.

The best way to prevent hepatitis B is through vaccination.The hepatitis B vaccine is safe and veryeffective

A full course of the hepatitis B vaccine can protectyoufromthevirus.

Protect yourself. Protect your family. Speak to your health worker about getting tested andvaccinatedforhepatitisB.

Your Local Health Service is:

For more information about hepatitis B orC call 1300 437 222 or visit www.hepsa.asn.au