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Hepatitis B |
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Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. |
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You can get infected with hepatitis B if you have contact with an infected person's blood or other body fluids. This can happen during sex, or just by sharing personal items like a toothbrush or razor. Babies can get infected from their mother during birth. |
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If you get infected, you can be sick for weeks or months, be hospitalized, and even die. Some people don't feel sick but can still spread the virus to others. For some people, the virus remains in their body for years. During this time, the virus can attack the liver and cause serious problems like liver failure or cancer. |
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You are more likely to become infected with the virus if you are exposed to blood on your job, have sex with an infected person, travel to certain countries, or use illegal drugs. However, many people are not sure how they got infected. |
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Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis B. |
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| Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule |
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| All children and teens in the U.S. should get 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine. Many adults need hepatitis B vaccination too. |
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| Trusted Websites |
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| HepBMoms |
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| HepBMoms is a unique resource anyone seeking to learn more about hepatitis B from the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University |
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| Information about Hepatitis B |
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| Includes information about the disease, immunization, recommendations, and resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics |
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| PKIDs - Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases |
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| PKIDs supports those whose children have been affected by viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and other chronic, infectious diseases and by educating the public about effective disease prevention practices |
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Video Library |
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| Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth Saves Lives: There are 370 million people worldwide chronically infected with hepatitis B, the leading cause of liver cancer. |
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| >> view all hepatitis B videos |
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| Personal Testimonies |
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| Stories of suffering and loss from hepatitis B |
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| This page was reviewed
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Immunization Action Coalition • 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 234 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 |
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tel 651-647-9009 • fax 651-647-9131 |
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. |
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