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Viral hepatitis (A, B & C)

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver, and it can be caused by a virus or other non-viral causes.  The main difference between the viruses is how they are spread and the effects they have on your health.

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Prevention

There are safe and effective vaccines that protect you from getting hepatitis A and B.  While there is no vaccine for hep C, by being ‘blood aware’ you can reduce your overall chance of being exposed to the virus.

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Living with Hepatitis

People with chronic hepatitis can do a number of things to stay healthy including limiting/avoiding alcohol, reducing stress, not smoking, getting regular exercise and eating a healthy diet.

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Treatment

Effective treatment is available for both chronic hepatitis B and C.  Before you can see a liver specialist to talk about going on treatment, you need to get a referral from your GP first.

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Resources

We are the major supplier of viral hepatitis print, DVD and audio resources to people affected by hepatitis, and to health care workers throughout Queensland. A comprehensive collection of resources is available, based on issues associated with viral hepatitis. If you are unsure which resource is best for your needs, or can’t see the one you want listed below, call us on 1800 648 491 (regional/rural) or (07) 3846 0020.

If the document you want isn't downloadable from below, or you need larger quantities, then you can print our Resource Order Form and fax or post it back to us, or phone us on 1800 648 491 (regional/rural) or (07) 3846 0020 to request the information.

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VIRAL HEPATITIS A,B,C [GENERAL]whatishepC


Hepatitis A,B,C: a comparison [Factsheet 16]
Hep Factor [Newsletter]
Hepatitis B: What you need to know [Brochure] or Hepatitis B: what you need to know [Factsheet 37]
Hepatitis C Basic Information [Brochure]
What is Hep C? [Brochure]
Women and Hepatitis C [Brochure]
National Hepatitis C Resource Manual 2nd Edition 2008 [Booklet]

TESTING


Hepatitis C blood tests: antibodies and PCR [Factsheet 2]
PCR test [Factsheet 22]
Pre & post test discussions [Factsheet 25]
Hepatitis C: Testing Information [Brochure]

PREVENTION & REDUCING TRANSMISSION


First aid and standard precautions [Factsheet 11]
Easy Read Factsheet [Factsheet]
Sexual transmission [Factsheet 29]
Gay Men and Hep C [Brochure and Fact Sheet]

Needle-stick injury and syringe disposal  [Factsheet 9]
Safer injecting and hepatitis [Factsheet 12]
Harm minimisation [Factsheet 13]
The Safer Injection Handbook [Website]
Veincare: Maintain your veins [Website]

Healthy Body Art 1999 [Brochure]
Body Piercing: The Facts 2007 [Brochure]
Hygienic procedures for tattooists 2000 [Brochure]
Hygienic procedures for body piercers 1999 [Brochure]
Infection Control Guidelines (for Personal Appearance Services 2004) [Book]
What business needs to know - Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003 [Book]
A Guide for Local Governments - Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003 [Book]
Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003 [Book]
Guidelines for the hairdressing, nail and beauty industry [Website]

LIVING WITH HEPATITISguidetohealthyliving


Complementary therapies and hepatitis [Factsheet 4]
Hepatitis C: Guide to Healthy Living [Brochure]
Alcohol and viral hepatitis [Factsheet 1]
What is a healthy diet for people with hepatitis? [Factsheet 6]
Fatigue and insomnia [Factsheet 10]
Easy Read Factsheet [Factsheet]
Hepatitis C: an Australian snapshot [Factsheet 14]
Liver biopsy [Factsheet 19]
Hep C, my baby and me [Factsheet 26]
Stress and hepatitis [Factsheet 31]
Superannuation and insurance [Factsheet 32]
Support [Factsheet 33]
Natural history of hepatitis B and C [Factsheet 35]
Centrelink and Job Services Australia [Factsheet 38]

The workplace and hepatitis [Factsheet 15]
Living with cirrhosis – a guide for people living with hep C related cirrhosis [Brochure]
Hepatitis C and people with bleeding disorders [Website]

DISCLOSURE & DISCRIMINATION


My Choice, My Rights: Disclosure, anti-discrimination and health complaints information for people with hepatitis C 2010  [Brochure]
Disclosure and confidentiality [Factsheet 7]
Discrimination and hepatitis [Factsheet 8]
Hepatitis C Anti-Discrimination Training Pack [Book]

TREATMENTtreatitbeatit


Hepatitis C treatment: combination therapy [Factsheet 3]
Complementary therapies and hepatitis [Factsheet 4]
Informed consent [Factsheet 5]
Response to treatment [Factsheet 27]
Hepatitis C: treatment process [Factsheet 28]
Common side effects of treatment [Factsheet 30]
Liver clinics and treatment [Factsheet 34]
Hepatitis C: Treat It, Beat It [Brochure]
Moving on after treatment – a guide for people who have completed treatment [Booklet]
Life, Treatment, Hep C and Me [Book]


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