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Hepatitis A & B

Hepatitis can affect anyone from children to adult.

Vaccination protects you and your family from contracting chronic illnesses and infections like Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.

Did you know?

What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver that can cause mild to severe illness1.

People at risk of Hepatitis A:

People at risk of Hepatitis A

What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver that can cause short (acute), long-term (chronic) disease and Hepatitis B related liver cancer4.

People at risk of Hepatitis B4,5:

People at risk of Hepatitis B

Myths vs Facts

Myth:

I won't get Hepatitis A because I don't eat cockles.

Fact:

Hepatitis A is not only transmitted via cockles and shellfish. Foods you should be aware of are: salads, raw fruit & berries, raw vegetables and partially cooked food3,7.
Drinking water, ice cubes and even swimming pool water are all risks to watch out for if you haven't been immunized3,7,8..


Myth:

I am not a risk of Hepatitis B because I have only one sexual partner.

Fact:

Apart from sexual transmission, you can become infected with Hepatitis B during medical or dental procedures, and cosmetic beauty treatments, such as manicures, pedicures, body piercing and tattoos if contaminated or unsterilised equipment is used4.


Symptoms

Hepatitis A and Its Symptoms

The incubation period of hepatitis A is usually 14-28 days. Symptoms may include1:

Hepatitis A and Its Symptoms

Hepatitis B and Its Symptoms

Most people do not experience any symptoms during the acute infection, however short-term symptoms can last several weeks, and can include4:

Hepatitis B and Its Symptoms

How it spreads

How can you get Hepatitis A?

The virus can be transmitted through:

How can you get Hepatitis A

How can you get Hepatitis B?

People at risk of Hepatitis B are everyone from the very young to the very old, including4:

How can you get Hepatitis B?

Answer: All of the above

You can become infected with Hepatitis B during medical or dental procedures, and cosmetic beauty treatments, such as manicures, pedicures, body piercing and tattoos if contaminated or unsterilised equipment is used4. Hepatitis B can also spread during sexual contact with an infected partner or from an infected mother to her baby during birth4.

To minimise your risk of Hepatitis A and B infections, avoid situations that put you at risk.

Impact on health

What is the impact of Hepatitis A?

How can you get Hepatitis A

What is the impact of Hepatitis B?

How can you get Hepatitis B

Get protected

What can you do to protect against Hepatitis A?


What can you do to protect against Hepatitis A

What can you do to protect against Hepatitis B?


What can you do to protect against Hepatitis B

References

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