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This FAQ about hepatitis B covers what it is, who is at risk, what a carrier is, and how it is and is not spread. Symptoms and explanations of blood testing are also included.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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All the major medical groups in the United States agree that all children 0-18 years of age need hepatitis B shots in order to be protected from this disease.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

The single most important test to identify whether the individual is a hepatitis B carrier is a blood test for the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). ... Details >

Asian Liver Center at Stanford University  

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This brochure describes what hepatitis B is and how teens contract it. Symptoms and prevention are also covered.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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Answers to questions about hepatitis B risk factors, transmission, prevention, vaccination, and treatment.... Details >

National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Persons with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are at increased risk of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Although HBV infection is relatively uncommon in the United States, the ... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

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Describes steps Asian Americans can take to get screened and treated for hepatitis B.... Details >

Asian Liver Center at Stanford University  

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This is an easy-to-read brochure for children and adults who live in, or have lived in, areas in which hepatitis B is endemic.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Hepatits B is a disease that is caused by a virus. This virus is common in many parts of the world includilng Asia and the Pacific Islands.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Take this short true-false quiz to test your knowledge of hepatitis B. ... Details >

Asian Liver Center at Stanford University  

Rates of Hepatitis B.... Details >

Asian Liver Center at Stanford University  

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Hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

If your hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is positive, you are a hepatitis B carrier and have chronic hepatitis B. Although many hepatitis B carriers have no symptoms and feel "healthy," they still ... Details >

Asian Liver Center at Stanford University