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FAQ - About Hepatitis B 
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
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 >
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 >
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). ... Details >
Brief Introduction to Hepatitis B for Parents of Adopted Children
Answers to frequently asked questions about Hepatitis B from parents with adopted children.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >