World Hepatitis Day

Today is World Hepatitis Day.

Hepatitis A and B are both vaccine preventable diseases. Your risk of Hepatitis A and B increases with overseas travel and in high risk groups. 

If you are planning a trip to many popular holiday destinations including Bali or Fiji then hepatitis vaccination is recommended for both adults and children. 

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for (and currently available for free in Victoria to):

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  • household contacts and sexual partners of people living with Hepatitis B

  • people who inject drugs or who are on opioid substitution therapy

  • people living with Hepatitis C

  • men who have sex with men

  • people living with HIV

  • people no longer in a custodial setting who commenced, but did not complete, a free Hepatitis B vaccine course while in custody.

Book an appointment to speak to GP if you think you may be eligible.