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Don't feel you are alone. One in twelve people world wide are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. The 12 questions below are designed to help you get the information you need from your GP.

01 Mar 2020... Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation. It is transmitted through contaminated blood and other body liquids. Hepatitis B can be prevented by immunisation. This fact sheet includes information on symptoms, how the disease is spread, who is at risk, and how it is prevented.

01 Jul 2017... Untreated hepatitis B may cause liver damage and/or liver cancer in up to 1 in 4 people. A free vaccination for hepatitis B is available. Ask your doctor about testing and treatment.

Information about new treatments for hepatitis C.

01 Jul 2021... LiverWell, Hepatitis Victoria has developed fact sheets about healthy living with liver disease in Simplified Chinese.

01 Nov 2020... CEH's Multicultural Community Action Network (M-CAN) have produced 3 new videos, with and for the Dinka and Chinese speaking community to raise awareness of the importance of Hepatitis testing & treatment during COVID-19. 

This fact sheet provides information about the hepatitis B virus and its link with liver cancer.

The word 'hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver. This inflammation can be caused by chemicals, drugs, drinking too much alcohol, or viruses. Hepatitis C (HCV), or 'hep C', is caused by the hepatitis C virus.

01 Mar 2016... The National Immunisation Program provides free diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio and Hib vaccine to infants at two, four and six months of age. This document provides a pre-immunisation checklist and information about side effects. Includes diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine consent form.

16 Dec 2021... Information about the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborn babies. Includes information about the disease, why babies should have the vaccine, and information about possible side effects. It is important to start the hepatitis B immunisation as soon as possible after birth.

A community brochure designed for migrants and refugees on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections.

01 Nov 2015... Hepatitis B information in plain language. Colourful engaging graphics. Tested with consumers, health professionals and evaluated.

Glossary of hepatitis factsheets in various languages.

This article contains important information on how to safely get checkups for Hepatitis B during the current coronavirus situation.

This guide is to help you understand the process from being tested for hepatitis B to living well with chronic (life-long) hep B. It is designed to help people who are at risk of, or have been recently diagnosed with hep B.

01 Sep 2019... This webpage provides general information on Hepatitis for Chinese people

01 Oct 2020... This video explains all the reasons why you should test your liver and find out whether you have Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. It also shows various ways on how Hepatitis can be contracted and what you can do if you test positive.

This article discusses the differences between COVID-19 and Hepatitis A, B and C. It includes information about the differences in transmission, treatment, prevention and testing for both viruses.

This brief fact sheet provides an overview of peoples' rights and responsibilities when living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about 170 million people (around 3% of the world's population) are infected with HCV. Africa has the highest prevalence of HCV infection (5.9%).

01 Jun 2018... People living with hepatitis B or C may not have their visa approved because they have not met health standards set by the Australian government. While it is entirely possible for these individuals and their partners to be successfully granted a visa, the process can sometimes be challenging.Hepatitis Victoria has produced an easy to understand introductory resource to support those affected in understanding how hepatitis B affects their visa application and some processes along the way.

01 Dec 2018... The Hep B 1, 2, 3 Teach, Test, Take Control poster is aimed at encouraging people to become aware of hepatitis B and talk to their GP about hepatitis B, testing, vaccination and treatment.

01 Oct 2015... Information about Hepatitis A, including symptoms, transmission, prevention, immunisation and treatment.

01 Aug 2012... Information about hepatitis A, including how it's transmitted, prevention and treatment.

01 May 2017... This fact sheet explains the different roles of health care professionals in Hepatitis C treatment and whether having hepatitis C affects someone's immigration status

When you get tested for or diagnosed with either HIV or hepatitis C it is important to check with your healthcare provider that you have been tested for both. Hepatitis C and HIV share similar routes of transmission so if you are at risk for one you are at risk for the other. It is not possible to know if you have HIV or hepatitis C unless you have a blood test.

01 Jul 2020... This pamphlet helps to explain chronic hepatitis B, check-ups and test results.

01 Dec 2018... The Living Well with Hepatitis B reader is a book that has been developed for people undertaking the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). It uses simple English, along with plenty of visual illustrations. There are 4 stories in the reader, and each story touches upon topics commonly associated with hepatitis B including transmission, prevention, pregnancy, new intimate relationships and liver cancer. It's a great resource for clients who may have recently been diagnosed with hepatitis B or as a tool to improve health literacy.

01 Nov 2020... CEH's Multicultural Community Action Network (M-CAN) have produced 3 new videos, with and for the Dinka and Chinese speaking community to raise awareness of the importance of Hepatitis testing & treatment during COVID-19. 

Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. It can lead to liver damage and liver cancer. Many people who have the virus don't know that they are infected. The most common way hepatitis B is passed on in many countries is from mother to baby at birth.

This guide is to help you understand the process from being tested for hepatitis B to living well with chronic (life-long) hep B. It is designed to help people who are at risk of, or have been recently diagnosed with hep B.

01 Nov 2020... Videos about Hepatitis B and monitoring your liver.

This brochure contains information about hepatitis B including; why your liver is important, hepatitis B treatments and testing, what is hepatitis B, how you get hepatitis B, where to find support, vaccinations and prevention of hepatis B

01 Feb 2018... Hepatitis means 'inflammation of the liver'. Hepatitis B (also referred to as hep B) is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is a viral infection that can lead to serious illness or death.

This is a book about hepatitis C. You will find out what hepatitis C is, how you get it, and about tests and treatment. An important message for everyone is that treatment for hepatitis C has changed. Now we can cure hepatitis C with new tablet treatments that are easy to take and work really well.

01 Sep 2019... This webpage provides general information on Hepatitis for Filipino people

01 Dec 2017... A short educational animation about hepatitis B to promote awareness about hepatitis B testing, treatment and monitoring.

This brochures explains how to look after yourself and your baby when living with hepatitis B.

01 Mar 2018... This pamphlet for hepatitis B treatment can be used to explain check-ups, test results and make discussion easier.

Hepatitis B information in plain language.The interactive talking books were developed in consultation with communities speaking these languages.

Plain language information on hepatitis B. Focus tested video with narration in 5 languages.

01 Nov 2020... CEH's Multicultural Community Action Network (M-CAN) have produced 3 new videos, with and for the Dinka and Chinese speaking community to raise awareness of the importance of Hepatitis testing & treatment during COVID-19. 

Many don't know that they have it. Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer when left untreated. Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer death in Australia. Find out if you or your family have hepatitis B. Get you and your family tested.

Information about Hepatitis C for people who have been newly-diagnosed

New treatments are available to treat hepatitis C. They are effective, easy to take and have few side effects. This fact sheet provides information about new treatment and their benefits.

01 Sep 2019... This webpage provides general information on Hepatitis for Thai people

01 Jun 2021... There are 4 stories in each video, and each story touches upon topics commonly associated with hepatitis B including transmission, prevention, pregnancy, new intimate relationships and liver cancer. It's a great resource for clients who may have recently been diagnosed with hepatitis B or as a tool to improve health literacy.

This video explains:1. How would you describe the patient experience of being diagnosed with hepatitis B?2. Who is at risk of chronic hepatitis B?3. What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?4. What are the treatments for hepatitis B?5. Why is it bad to share my hepatitis B medication with my friends?6. How do I live with chronic hepatitis B and stay healthy?7. What are the outcomes of hepatitis B infection?8. I am pregnant. How do I protect my baby from getting hepatitis B?

GPs can now safely manage and treat most patients with hepatitis C.