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- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.
- Hepatitis B – immunisation
Immunisation against hepatitis B reduces the risk of infection in babies.
- 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.
- Home tattooing
Home tattooing, or getting tattoos overseas, puts you at risk of serious complications that can be debilitating and life-long.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.
- 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.