Life, Relationships
and Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B can cause serious liver disease — but it doesn't have to!
Test your knowledge with four frequently asked questions.
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Life, Relationships
Hello! Welcome to our Quiz. Let's start:
Have another go:
If I have hepatitis B, what should I do to protect those I care about?
Pick the correct answer
Great answer!
There is a vaccine for hepatitis B. The best way to protect people you care about is to make sure they are vaccinated.
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted via blood and sexual fluids. Mothers with hepatitis B may pass it to their babies during birth, but there are safe and effective ways to prevent these transmissions.
Hepatitis B is not transmitted through sneezing, coughing, hugging, kissing or sharing utensils.
Hepatitis B should not stop your exciting life plans like study, career, dating, marriage, kids.
Not really. Read these facts and try again:
There is a vaccine for hepatitis B. The best way to protect people you care about is to make sure they are vaccinated.
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted via blood and sexual fluids. Mothers with hepatitis B may pass it to their babies during birth, but there are safe and effective ways to prevent these transmissions.
Hepatitis B is not transmitted through sneezing, coughing, hugging, kissing or sharing utensils.
Hepatitis B should not stop your exciting life plans like study, career, dating, marriage, kids.
Yes!
If I have hepatitis B the best way to protect the people I care about, is to make sure they are vaccinated.
Hepatitis B should not stop exciting life plans like study, career, dating, marriage, and starting a family.
Ok, question two:
Again:
My partner has hepatitis B. Will I get it from them?
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That's right! The facts are:
You may be immune to hepatitis B if you had it before and got rid it in the first 6 months.
Hepatitis B can also be prevented with a safe, effective vaccine. Get a hepatitis B test. If you are not immune, get vaccinated.
For most people 3 doses = lifelong protection. After receiving 3 doses, get a blood test to confirm immunity. Some people may need extra doses.
Once you're vaccinated and immune, you don't have to worry about getting hepatitis B from your partner or anyone else.
Sorry, that's incorrect.
You may be immune to hepatitis B if you had it before and got rid it in the first 6 months.
Hepatitis B can also be prevented with a safe, effective vaccine. Get a hepatitis B test. If you are not immune, get vaccinated.
For most people 3 doses = lifelong protection. After receiving 3 doses, get a blood test to confirm immunity. Some people may need extra doses.
Once you're vaccinated and immune, you don't have to worry about getting hepatitis B from your partner or anyone else.
Correct!
You won't get hepatitis B from your partner if you're vaccinated or if you had hepatitis B before and got rid of it.
Moving along:
Let's try again:
My daughter and her partner both have hepatitis B. Will they pass it on to their children?
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Right! The reasons are:
Babies do not inherit hepatitis B through their parents' genes.
Mothers with hepatitis B may pass it to baby during the birth, but this can be prevented by giving baby a dose of vaccine and immune globulin, in the first 4 to 12 hours after birth.
If needed, mothers with hepatitis B may be given treatment during pregnancy to reduce transmission risk to baby.
Baby will NOT get hepatitis B from breast milk even if mother has hepatitis. Unless mother's nipples are bleeding, it is perfectly safe to breastfeed.
Actually, that's not true. Here are the facts:
Babies do not inherit hepatitis B through their parents' genes.
Mothers with hepatitis B may pass it to baby during the birth, but this can be prevented by giving baby a dose of vaccine and immune globulin, in the first 4 to 12 hours after birth.
If needed, mothers with hepatitis B may be given treatment during pregnancy to reduce transmission risk to baby.
Baby will NOT get hepatitis B from breast milk even if mother has hepatitis. Unless mother's nipples are bleeding, it is perfectly safe to breastfeed.
Correct!
Children do not get hepatitis B from their parents' genes. Mothers with hepatitis B may pass it to baby during birth but there are safe, effective ways to prevent this.
You're doing great! Last question — easy one:
Last question — easy one:
What's the best way to stay healthy if I have hepatitis B?
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Told you it was easy. Well done getting it all correct!
If you have hepatitis B, the best way to stay healthy is to see your doctor every 6 months for a liver check and blood test so that you can get treatment if and when you need it.
If you are given medicines, take them as instructed. That will reduce your chances of serious liver damage or liver cancer.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet. Stay as active as you can. Avoid alcohol - it damages your liver.
Get a hepatitis A vaccination.
Hepatitis B should not stop you from living a full, healthy life with your family.
Sorry — read the facts and try again. You're almost there!
If you have hepatitis B, the best way to stay healthy is to see your doctor every 6 months for a liver check and blood test so that you can get treatment if and when you need it.
If you are given medicines, take them as instructed. That will reduce your chances of serious liver damage or liver cancer.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet. Stay as active as you can. Avoid alcohol - it damages your liver.
Get a hepatitis A vaccination.
Hepatitis B should not stop you from living a full, healthy life with your family.
Correct!
If you have hepatitis B the most important thing is to see a doctor every six months for liver check and blood test.
Well done!
Before you go, remember:
- If you have hepatitis B, the best way to stay healthy is to see your doctor every 6 months for a liver check and blood test so that you can get treatment if and when you need it.
- Those close to you should be tested for hepatitis B immunity, and if they are not immune, make sure they get vaccinated.
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