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Hepatitis B

  • What is hepatitis B?
  • How common is hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Europe?
  • What does hepatitis B have to do with liver cancer?
  • How is hepatitis B virus spread?
  • Is there any way to reduce the risk of developing liver cancer from hepatitis B virus infection?
  • How soon after birth should newborns be vaccinated against hepatitis B?
  • If my baby is vaccinated against hepatitis B, could he/she still develop liver cancer?
  • Is the hepatitis B vaccine safe?
  • My child was not vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth. Should he/she be vaccinated now?
  • I am an adult and I have not been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Should I get vaccinated now?
  • Am I at risk of having hepatitis B?
  • Should I have a test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection?
  • I have tested positive for hepatitis B. What should I do?
  • If I receive treatment for hepatitis B, will it reduce my risk of developing liver cancer?
  • What are the side-effects of hepatitis B treatment?
  • Where can I find more information about hepatitis B and vaccination?

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