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- Hepatitis B – immunisation
Immunisation against hepatitis B reduces the risk of infection in babies.
- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.
- Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an umbrella term for several diseases that affect the liver.
- 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.
- 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.
- Home tattooing
Home tattooing, or getting tattoos overseas, puts you at risk of serious complications that can be debilitating and life-long.
- 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.
- Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.
- Everybody’s doing it!
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 practices (such as condoms).
- Immunisation and pregnancy
Immunisation can protect a woman and her unborn baby against many infectious diseases.