If you have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection...
If you have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection... This educational piece is now available as a fully formatted (PDF) document at www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4120.pdf* The Immunization Action Coalition encourages you to make copies of its ... [... more]
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Living with Hepatitis B: FAQ
What is the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis B? How will I know when I have recovered from an acute hepatitis B infection? What should I do if I have been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B? If I have a chronic hepatitis B ... [... more]
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Hepatitis B
Information about hepatitis B and C from the American Academy of Family Physicians. What is the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis B? How long does it take chronic hepatitis to develop after acute hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a liver ... [... more]
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Hepatitis B Vaccine Is Imperative
Vaccination for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection should be considered essential for families contemplating intercountry adoption. While the risk of an adopted child from abroad being chronically infected with HBV varies from country to country, ... [... more]
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What I need to know about Hepatitis B
An infected woman can give hepatitis B to her baby at birth. If you have symptoms or think you might have hepatitis B, go to a doctor. These tests show if you have hepatitis B and how serious it is. Over time, hepatitis B may cause your liver to ... [... more]
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All kids need hepatitis B shots!
All kids need hepatitis B shots! This educational piece is now available as a fully formatted (PDF) document at www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4055.pdf* The Immunization Action Coalition encourages you to make copies of its educational pieces and ... [... more]
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What is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Chronic hepatitis B is a long-term infection of the liver that can sometimes develop after a bout of acute, or short term, hepatitis B. The virus that causes hepatitis B is spread ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and HBV: FAQ
If I am pregnant and have hepatitis B, how can I protect my baby? Yes. ALL pregnant women should be tested for hepatitis B! Testing is especially important for women who fall into high-risk groups such as health care workers, women from ethnic ... [... more]
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Other Measures
In addition to vaccination, there are other simple ways to stop the spread of hepatitis B. Clean blood or bodily fluids with a diluted bleach solution (mix 9 parts water to 1 part fresh bleach) Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after any ... [... more]
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Approved Drugs for Children
Chronic hepatitis B is normally a mild disease in children and teens. Most children can expect to live full, healthy lives unmarked by visible symptoms. In some children, however, the virus can cause serious liver damage. These children will need ... [... more]
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Hepatitis B Foundation: B Informed Newsletter
B Informed is available in different formats. It's your choice! Download current and past issues of B Informed in an easy-to-print PDF format by clicking on the links below Dr. Frank Chisari Honored with HBF Distinguished Scientist Award HBF ... [... more]
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Hepatitis B and Primary Liver Cancer
Chronic hepatitis B infections cause 80% of all primary liver cancer worldwide. Patients with chronic hepatitis B infections are at increased risk for progressing to liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), whether they develop cirrhosis ... [... more]
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