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  • Worldwide,
    1 in 12 people are living with chronic hepatitis B or C.

  • Unlike hepatitis A & B,
    there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.

  • Hepatitis C can be cured by treatment.

  • Hepatitis C is the leading cause
    of liver transplants in Australia.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus. Find out how Hepatitis B can be prevented.
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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus. Find out how Hepatitis C can be prevented.
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Hepatitis A, D, & E

Other types of hepatitis are A, D and E. Find out the how they are transmitted by reading further.
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World Hepatitis Day 2012

The 28th of July this year is World Hepatitis Day. On this day, Hepatitis Australia encourages all Australians to support our Love your Liver campaign in raising awareness about viral hepatitis.  To mark World Hepatitis Day in Australia, Hepatitis Australia will be holding a Love your Liver event in Martin Place, Sydney on Friday the 27th July from Noon to 2pm.


All Australians can show their support by starting a conversation, finding out more about viral hepatitis at a local World Hepatitis Day event, or hosting a Love your Liver lunch with friends, family, or work colleagues. See our newsletter for more World Hepatitis Day information.

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National Infoline

1300 437 222
Find the nearest hepatitis organisations
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News

17 May 2012
Up to 200,000 Australians with chronic hepatitis C could be cured, or healthier, if a vaccine to be tested on Melbourne patients is effective.
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Our other websites

Includes information for educators, youth and your liver's health.
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New Hep C Treatments Guide

Have you heard about the new hepatitis C treatments and want to learn more?...
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