FAQ - About Hepatitis B 
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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 |
What I Need to Know About Hepatitis B
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Online answers to consumers questions about this infectious disease. Hepatitis B spreads by contact with an infected person's blood, semen, or other body fluid and affects the liver.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Add Hepatitis B Vaccination to Your Back to School List
Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
All Kids Need Hepatitis B Shots
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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 |
B News You Can Use - Hepatitis B Foundation
This site provides an on-line form to subscribe for free to the newsletter. The B News brings the most up-to-date hepatitis B information to individuals around the world, highlights new research and ... Details >
Hepatitis B Foundation |
Basic Tests to Assess Hepatitis B Status
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).
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Asian Liver Center at Stanford University |
Brief Introduction to Hepatitis B for Parents of Adopted Children
Answers to frequently asked questions about Hepatitis B from parents with adopted children.... Details >
Immunization Action Coalition |
Directory of Liver Specialists
This national directory is provided as a service by the Hepatitis B Foundation for use by patients and their families. Users may select a state name to find liver specialists skilled in treating Hepat... Details >
Hepatitis B Foundation |
Drug Watch
This page presents a chart of information for specific medicines approved by the FDA for Hepatitis B Virus; includes their brand name, respective schedule information and more.... Details >
Hepatitis B Foundation |
Every Week Hundreds of Teenagers and Young Adults Are Infected with Hepatitis B: Get Vaccinated Against This Disease!
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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 |
Expert Speaker Forums
This forum contains presentations given by experts in the field of hepatitis B. ... Details >
Hepatitis B Foundation |
Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences
Provides information on the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C.... Details >
Immunization Action Coalition |
Hepatitis B Frequently Asked Questions
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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 |
Hepatitis B Immunization Coverage Among Vietnamese-American Children 3 to 18 Years Old
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 |
Hepatitis B in Asian Americans
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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 |
Hepatitis B In Depth
Hepatitis B disease is a global public health problem. The reach of the disease is worldwide; high endemicity is reported in Africa, Eastern Europe, South America, the eastern Mediterranean region, so... Details >
Children's Vaccine Program |
Hepatitis B Information for Adults and Children from Endemic Areas
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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 |
Hepatitis B Information for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
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 |
Hepatitis B Myths
Take this short true-false quiz to test your knowledge of hepatitis B.
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Asian Liver Center at Stanford University |
Hepatitis B Statistics
Rates of Hepatitis B.... Details >
Asian Liver Center at Stanford University |
Hepatitis B Vaccine
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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 |
Model Programs for Hepatitis A, B, and C Prevention
This web site presents programs across the United States that work to prevent hepatitis A, B, or C in people who are at risk for infection -- especially adults and adolescents. The information is desi... Details >
Immunization Action Coalition |
Pregnant Women: Hepatitis B Foundation
This site provides important information related to Hepatitis B and pregnant women; includes questions to ask the doctor, tests, vaccination, breast feeding, labor and delivery guidelines, and more. ... Details >
Hepatitis B Foundation |
Protect yourself against hepatitis A and hepatitis B... a guide for gay and bisexual men
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk of becoming infected with both the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Although these viruses can be transmitted in different... Details >
Immunization Action Coalition |
The ABC's of Hepatitis
This site provides basic information about hepatitis A, B, & C. It includes the risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and how it can be prevented.... Details >
Hepatitis Foundation International |
Viral Hepatitis - Resource Center
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This web site is a one-stop shopping center for information about Hepatitis, from A to E. Includes fact sheets, pamphlets, surveillance reports, FAQ's, screening and testing guidelines, MMWR recommend... Details >
Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for Infectious Diseases |
Viral Hepatitis B
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This web site provides access to information about Hepatitis B for both health professionals and the lay public. Clinical features, transmission, the Hepatitis B vaccine, and risk groups are among th... Details >
Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for Infectious Diseases |
What Every Hepatitis B Carrier Should Know
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 |
You Are not Alone! Information for Young Adults who Are Chronically Infected with HBV
Young adults face new decisions and challenges nearly every day. As a person chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus, one of your challenges is to be responsible to yourself and to those aroun... Details >
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