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01 Sep 2018... Jaundice in newborn babies is a yellow colouration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. Visible jaundice occurs in one third to a half of normal newborn babies. It usually does not cause problems and generally fades by the end of the first week after birth. If the jaundice appears within 24 hours of birth, or is still present after 2 weeks, contact your doctor or local hospital.

01 Aug 2017... Newborn babies often appear to have a yellowish tinge to their skin. This is called jaundice. It happens when a chemical called bilirubin builds up in the baby's blood and tissues.  In most babies jaundice is a normal event and not serious. It will nearly always disappear gradually within days without the need for any special treatment.

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 brochure includes information on symptoms, how the disease is spread, who is at risk, and how it is prevented.

29 Sep 2025... The Understanding Liver Health education package education package is designed to provide accurate and up-to-date information with the aim of: Increasing participant awareness and knowledge about their liver health, including information on testing, treatment, prevention and keeping the liver healthy Promoting regular testing for people at risk of getting liver diseases Encouraging participants and their communities to access NSW healthcare services, and Addressing misinformation and stigma that people may have about liver diseases Download our free educational presentations for multicultural audiences. The presentations are available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Nepali, Mongolian, Samoan, Tongan and Vietnamese. An Understanding Liver Health facilitator guide (click to download) is available to support individuals and organisation in delivering this education session.

27 Feb 2025... This bilingual resource provides essential information on managing and preventing Hepatitis C. Key points include taking daily medication, avoiding blood contact to prevent reinfection, and completing a follow-up blood test after treatment. Treatments are effective, affordable in Australia, and have minimal side effects. Hepatitis C spreads only through blood contact, not social contact.

27 Jul 2022... This information has been designed to help you understand advanced liver disease and how this diagnosis will affect you. It will give you information about what symptoms and complications may occur, and when you should seek extra medical attention.

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

31 Dec 2021... This booklet is about hepatitis C. You will learn 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 well.

12 Sep 2014... This video responds to the following questions about hepatitis B: How would you describe the patient experience of being diagnosed with hepatitis B? Who is at risk of chronic hepatitis B? What are the symptoms of hepatitis B? What are the treatments for hepatitis B? Why is it bad to share my hepatitis B medication with my friends? How do I live with chronic hepatitis B and stay healthy? What are the outcomes of hepatitis B infection? I am pregnant. How do I protect my baby from getting hepatitis B?

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