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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
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  1. Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.

  2. Hepatitis B – immunisation

    Immunisation against hepatitis B reduces the risk of infection in babies.

  3. HIV, hepatitis and sport

    People with HIV or hepatitis B or C participate in a wide range of sports without restrictions, and the risk of transmission to another player is extremely small.

  4. Home tattooing

    Home tattooing, or getting tattoos overseas, puts you at risk of serious complications that can be debilitating and life-long.

  5. Your sexual health

    Sexual health month brings the community together to highlight the importance of getting regular sexual health checks, STI testing and preventing illness through safer sex.

  6. HIV - infection control in hospitals

    How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.

  7. Immunisation – DTP, polio, hep B and Hib

    A number of combined immunisations against diphtheria, tetanus and other infectious diseases are available to provide protection at various life stages.

  8. Needlestick injury

    A needlestick injury means the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. Diseases that could be transmitted by a needle or needlestick injury include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

  9. Cirrhosis of the liver

    Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.

  10. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

    Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterium that causes a life-threatening infection that can lead to serious illness, especially in children.

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