You CAN be vaccinated against hep B
Been tested?
Hepatitis B and C can stay hidden for years with little to no symptoms.
Protect your liver and your Mob – get tested.
About hepatitis
Hep B and C are viruses that can make your liver sick. They can cause inflammation and damage to your liver, and if left unmonitored and untreated it can cause chronic liver disease and liver cancer.
While hepatitis B and C can both damage your liver, there are differences in how they are prevented, tested and treated.
Did you know?
There is NO vaccination against hep C – but it can be cured!
You can ask to be tested for hep B and C by your doctor
Understanding hepatitis
I want to know more about:
Hepatitis B
If you’re not vaccinated there’s a number of ways you can get hep B. These include:
- when a mum living with chronic hep B passes the virus to her bub during birth
- blood-to-blood contact
- unprotected sex
Hepatitis C
Hep C is spread through blood-to-blood contact such as:
- sharing needles or injecting equipment
- having a bodgy tattoo or piercing with unsterile equipment
There’s good news! In most cases hep C can be cured. Treatment is just tablets for 8 to 12 weeks (for most people), no injections.
Liver health
Protect your liver:
- Get tested for hep B and hep C
- Get vaccinated for hep B
- Eat healthy food
- Reduce or stop drinking alcohol
- Reduce or stop smoking
- Aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day
Find a clinic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Medical Services across Queensland can provide hepatitis B and C testing, vaccinations, check-ups and treatment. The following websites will help you to find your nearest clinic:
You can also access hepatitis services at other health services such as your GP or sexual health clinic.
Did you know?
You can ask for a hepatitis B and C test as part of your 715 Health Check.
Get involved
Support ‘Strong Liver. Strong Mob’
in your clinic
Workforce Education
We can provide training and education for healthcare staff covering testing, treatment, prevention, monitoring and vaccination of hepatitis B and C.
Our Outreach Nurse can also provide auditing support to identify at-risk patients and service gaps.
Order Clinical & Patient Resources
Order practical tools and culturally appropriate materials to support hepatitis testing and liver health conversations in your service.
Our hepatitis B and C mouse mats provide quick-reference clinical guidance at the point of care. You can also order waiting room resources including factsheets, flyers and posters, along with promotional items such as pens, stickers, notepads, phone grips and lens cloths to help spark conversations about liver health.
Spread the Word
Help amplify the ‘Strong Liver. Strong Mob’ message in your community and spark conversations about liver health.
Download ready-to-use social media tiles and campaign images to share across your service’s social media channels, newsletters and digital screens.
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