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Hi, thanks for your comment. While it’s true that you shouldn't share toothbrushes kissing is generally safe. This is because Hepatitis B is spread through blood and sexual fluids, not saliva.

Can a person hepatitis B vaccinated can sex with hepatitis B positive person without getting infection?

@@Indianboggeman The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective in preventing the infection. However, it's important to ensure that the vaccinated person has responded to the vaccine and developed adequate levels of antibodies. This can be confirmed through a blood test. Additionally, using protection, such as condoms, can further reduce the risk of transmission of hepatitis B and other sexually transmitted infections. If you have any concerns about your vaccination status or hepatitis B, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Being diagnosed with hepatitis B can be a scary and overwhelming experience. Understanding how to manage it long-term can be helpful to focus on. Having hepatitis B is manageable and there is a lot you can do to take control of your health and your life. A healthy diet, not drinking alcohol, and exercising regularly will have an impact on how well your body controls the virus. Over time, the amount of virus in your blood will change which is why it is very important to have regular check-ups to check your levels. There isn't a cure for hepatitis B but there is treatment that can help fight the virus when it is active and slow its ability to damage your liver. Please see our website for more information at www.hepqld.asn.au or call our Infoline in Australia on 1800 437 222.

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Thanks for your great question. If you are applying for an Australian permanent visa, the Department of Home Affairs will ask you to arrange a health examination, which may include a blood test for hepatitis. If you are applying for a temporary visa, whether or not you will need a health examination will depend on how long you want to stay in Australia, what your intended activities are, and the type of visa you are applying for. If you're undergoing a health examination, the Department of Home Affairs states that you must disclose your medical history and details of any known medical condition. Please find more information about Australian visa requirements and hepatitis here: www.hepqld.asn.au/resource/australian-visa-requirements-and-hepatitis/

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Thanks for reaching out to Hepatitis Queensland. Getting a new hepatitis B diagnosis can be confronting. Some important things to keep in mind: > hep B is a very manageable health condition > having regular 6 monthly checks ups will ensure that your and your doctor know what is happening in your liver living with hep B won't shorten your life, if you take care of your liver > most people with hep B are well and healthy > having hep B won't impact on your work or travel (see www.hepqld.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FINAL-Aust-Visa-Requirements.pdf) If you have any other questions you can connect with Hepatitis Queensland on 1800 437 222 (in Australia) and we can talk through your concerns.

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Hi, thanks for reaching out. Generally, hepatitis b can be detected within 30 to 60 days after a possible infection. When a person tests positive for hepatitis B for longer than 6 months, it's considered a chronic (long-term) hepatitis B infection. If you have concerns, please talk to your doctor. In Australia, you can call the National Infoline on 1800 437 222 for more information and support.

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Hi, thanks for the question. You can get hepatitis B if infected blood or body fluids get into your blood, or through unprotected sex without a condom with a partner who has hep B. You cannot get hepatitis B from saliva, sweat, hugging, kissing, or sharing food and plates. If you are concerned you can ask your doctor for a test to check if you have the virus. The best protection from hepatitis B is to be vaccinated.

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Hi, thanks for your great question. The hepatitis B virus lives in blood and sexual fluids, not urine. Hepatitis B is passed on if infected blood or sexual fluids get into your blood, this is most often at birth, through blood to blood contact, or unprotected sex. More information about hepatitis B can be found here: www.hepqld.asn.au/hepatitis-b/

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Hi, thanks for your question. Generally, if there is no surface antigen there is no active virus but it's difficult to advise without knowing the whole history. We would suggest talking to your doctor for an explanation, especially if there are concerns about family history or past infection. Other elements such as antibodies, core antigen and surface antigen can be checked for a complete diagnosis.

@@HepatitisQueensland if risky exposure

@@laxmikantbhandari7636 It can take an average of 30 days for a blood test to detect hepatitis B so if you are concerned you can be tested again. Your risk of developing chronic hepatitis B infection depends on how old you are at the time of exposure. As an adult the risk is less than 5%, meaning most adults will clear the virus. For young children, the risk is as high as 95% which means most children will develop a chronic hepatitis B infection if exposed to the virus.

Hi Ragave, thanks for your suggestion. We'll have a look into this.

Thanks for the great question Ragave. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry and have children together as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection to prevent getting hepatitis B is to the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). For those who are unvaccinated practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. There are also ways to significantly reduce the likelihood of a mother passing the virus to her baby at birth. It's important to talk to a doctor about how to do this. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.

Thanks for the great question Ragave. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry and have children together as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection to prevent getting hepatitis B is to the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). For those who are unvaccinated practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. There are also ways to significantly reduce the likelihood of a mother passing the virus to her baby at birth. It's important to talk to a doctor about how to do this. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.

Hi Ragave. Thanks for your question. There is no cure for hepatitis B however there is treatment available that can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver. The medication is only needed when the virus is active. It's difficult to know when the virus is active as there are not always any signs or symptoms. This is why it is important to see your doctor and get check-ups every six months. If you would like any more information please visit our website at www.hepqld.asn.au

Thanks for the great question Ragave. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot live a normal life, There are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection to prevent getting hepatitis B is to the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). For those who are unvaccinated practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.

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My humble request sir. Hbv infect person marriage possible or not?

Thanks for the great question Ragave. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry and have children together as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection to prevent getting hepatitis B is to the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). For those who are unvaccinated practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. There are also ways to significantly reduce the likelihood of a mother passing the virus to her baby at birth. It's important to talk to a doctor about how to do this. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.

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Big doubt about it? Hbv infect person marriage possible or not?

Hi Ragave, thanks for the great question. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection for your loved ones is to receive the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). If your partner is unvaccinated, you will need to practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.

Hi Ragave. Thanks for your question. There is no cure for hepatitis B however there is treatment available that can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver. The medication is only needed when the virus is active. It's difficult to know when the virus is active as there are not always any signs or symptoms. This is why it is important to see your doctor and get check-ups every six months. If you would like any more information please visit our website at www.hepqld.asn.au

Any some body cured chronic hbv?

@@ragavenragav2576 Hi Ragave, no there is currently no cure but scientists are working on this.

Hi Ragave, thanks for the great question. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection for your loved ones is to receive the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). If your partner is unvaccinated, you will need to practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.

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Hi Monstaa, thanks for getting in touch and for your question. In Australia, people living with hepatitis B and hepatitis C have rights that protect them from being discriminated against. There are only a handful of reasons why you would need to disclose your hepatitis B status, this includes healthcare workers, blood/organ donors, joining the Defence Force, and sometimes for insurance/superannuation. If a blood spill occurs in any workplace there is standard occupational health and safety guidance to treat any blood as potentially infectious, regardless of whether the injured person has disclosed that they have a blood-borne virus. This can be a complex topic so please feel free to call our Infoline on 1800 437 222 for a confidential discussion, or you can visit our website for more information: www.hepqld.asn.au/living-with-hepatitis

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Hi Ngurah, thanks for the great question. You can get hepatitis B if infected blood or body fluids get into your blood, or through unprotected sex without a condom with a partner who has hep B. Hepatitis C is a little bit different as you can only get it if your blood comes into contact with infected blood. You cannot get hepatitis B or C from saliva, hugging, kissing, or sharing food and plates. The situation you have described of coming into contact with infected blood with your skin intact does not sound like it would be likely to transmit the hepatitis virus. However, if you are concerned you can ask your doctor for a test to check if you have the virus. The best protection from hepatitis B is to be vaccinated. While there is no vaccination for hepatitis C, in most cases it can be treated successfully with medication.

@@HepatitisQueensland thank you. I have just test for hep b hbsag after 9 weeks possible exposure. The result is negative, Is the result of test can be reliable ? Thank you

@@Gemnp Hi Ngurah, we would suggest being retested at 6 months as the hepatitis B antibodies can take some time to appear depending on the type of test used. Before you receive the results of this test it's worth considering using protection with any sexual partners and being mindful of blood-to-blood contact. For more information on how hepatitis B can be passed on please visit our website www.hepqld.asn.au/hepatitis-b/

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Hi Roseline, thanks for reaching out. While there is no cure for hepatitis B, there is very effective treatment available than can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage the liver. Hepatitis B treatment is only recommended during certain times so it is very important to have regular check-ups with a doctor who will check if treatment is needed. Please see our website for more information at www.hepqld.asn.au or if in Australia please call the national Infoline on 1800 437 222 to talk to someone.

Thanks John. You're right hepatitis B is a major global health problem and not enough people know about it. Thankfully there is a very safe and effective vaccine to protect yourself from catching hep b. There is also treatment available if you do have the virus and six-monthly check ups with your doctor are highly recommended.

Hi Janaki. We are unable to provide medical advice on your situation as your doctor is best placed to do this. While there is no cure for chronic hepatitis B, people can progress through different stages. Some of these stages will require treatment and others will not. Many people with hepatitis B have no symptoms so it is important to have regular check ups with your doctor to see what stage of the virus you are in. For more information please take a look at our hepatitis B page on our website: www.hepqld.asn.au/hepatitis-b

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For the hepatitis B vaccine to be effective you need to have three doses in a six month period. If you have had two, speak to your doctor to find out if you can have the third dose now or if you need to start the course again.

For the hepatitis B vaccine to be effective you need to have three doses in a six month period. If you have had two, speak to your doctor to find out if you can have the third dose now or if you need to start the course again.

Hi Janaki. This is not usually a symptom of hepatitis B however we suggest you talk to your doctor. Good luck.

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Thanks for getting in touch. Being diagnosed with hepatitis B can be a scary and overwhelming experience. Understanding how to manage it long-term is often the part that you need to focus on. Having hepatitis B is manageable and there is a lot you can do to take control of your health and your life. A healthy diet, not drinking alcohol, and exercising regularly will have an impact on how well your body controls the virus. Over time the amount of virus in your blood will change which is why it is very important to have regular check-ups to check your levels. There isn't a cure for hepatitis B but there is treatment that can help fight the virus when it is active and slow its ability to damage your liver. Please see our website for more information at www.hepqld.asn.au or call our Infoline in Australia on 1800 437 222.

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Thanks for getting in touch. Being diagnosed with hepatitis B can be a scary and overwhelming experience. Many people live with not knowing how they contracted the virus, so you are not alone there. Understanding how to manage it long-term is often the part that you need to focus on! Having hepatitis B is manageable and there is a lot you can do to take control of your health and your life. A healthy diet, not drinking alcohol, and exercising regularly will have an impact on how well your body controls the virus. Over time the amount of virus in your blood will change which is why it is very important to have regular check-ups to check your levels. There isn't a cure for hepatitis B but there is treatment that can help fight the virus when it is active and slow its ability to damage your liver. Please see our website for more information at www.hepqld.asn.au or call our Infoline in Australia on 1800 437 222.

@@HepatitisQueensland doesn’t this virus go away on its own? I shouldn’t need to worry about long-term since it mainly goes away

@@nightsphenom7122 If you have hepatitis B for longer than six months, it is called a ‘chronic’ infection and means you will have hepatitis B for life. Having chronic hepatitis B is manageable. Focus on keeping your body healthy and getting regular check ups from your doctor or specialist. We have more information about chronic hepatitis B here: www.hepqld.asn.au/hepatitis-b/

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Thanks for getting in touch. Being diagnosed with hepatitis B can be a scary and overwhelming experience. Understanding how to manage it long-term is often the part that you need to focus on. Having hepatitis B is manageable and there is a lot you can do to take control of your health and your life. A healthy diet, not drinking alcohol, and exercising regularly will have an impact on how well your body controls the virus. Over time the amount of virus in your blood will change which is why it is very important to have regular check-ups to check your levels. There isn't a cure for hepatitis B but there is treatment that can help fight the virus when it is active and slow its ability to damage your liver. Please see our website for more information at www.hepqld.asn.au or call our Infoline in Australia on 1800 437 222.

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Hi Alexei, the most common medications that are prescribed for someone with hepatitis B are Entecavir (Baraclude) and Tenofovir (Viread). Both of these medications come in tablets. They are very effective and have very few side effects. Another treatment that is used less commonly is pegylated interferon which is given as an injection in the abdomen once per week for six to twelve months. This medication can have side effects and can interfere with other medications. It's important to discuss your treatment options with your doctor so you can make an informed choice about what is best for you.

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Hi Chinna, can I ask which country you are in? We are unable to help with specific medical advice but perhaps we can assist you in locating a local doctor or organisation you could talk to.

@@HepatitisQueensland Hi sir I m from. India just I want to know how long it will take from chronic stage to cirosis stage... please reply sir

@@chinnachandru1829 Hi Chinna. The length of time it will take to progress to cirrhosis depends on many factors and is different for each person. Your body's ability to control the hepatitis B virus can change so it's important to get check ups every six months. Can I suggest contact www.chennailiverfoundation.org who may be able to provide you with some local support. Best of luck.

@@HepatitisQueensland approximately how long it will take sir how many years it's will take to convert to cirosis just for knowledge I m asking u sir please do reply...

@@chinnachandru1829 Hi Chinna, I'm sorry this is not a question we can answer.

Thanks for your question. The Elisa test is not a test we have much experience with in Queensland. While vaccines are highly effective there is a very small chance it hasn't been effective. We would recommend that you see your doctor to confirm your results with a blood test.

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Hi Chinna, thanks for reaching out. While new scientific research in treating and curing chronic illnesses is occurring all the time we don't know how far away a cure is for hepatitis B. Though it's not a cure there is however treatment for hepatitis B than can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver. It's very important to have regular check-ups and develop healthy habits which will also help you focus on what you can control to help manage your fears and your health. Please see our website for more information at www.hepqld.asn.au or call our Infoline in Australia on 1800 437 222.

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@@chinnachandru1829 Hi Chinna, If you don't know whether or not you are immune, your doctor can do a blood test to check. If you have completed a course of vaccination against Hepatitis B (through an approved schedule), you are considered immune as long as your anti-HBs titre measures as being >10 mIU/mL. The best way to know is to talk to your doctor.

@@HepatitisQueensland ok thank you sir

If you don't know whether or not you are immune, your doctor can do a blood test to check. If you have completed a course of vaccination against Hepatitis B (through an approved schedule), you are considered immune as long as your anti-HBs titre measures as being >10 mIU/mL. The best way to know is to talk to your doctor.

If you don't know whether or not you are immune, your doctor can do a blood test to check. If you have completed a course of vaccination against Hepatitis B (through an approved schedule), you are considered immune as long as your anti-HBs titre measures as being >10 mIU/mL. The best way to know is to talk to your doctor.

Hi Chinna, how can we help you?

@@HepatitisQueensland sir I have taken 2 Dose of hepatitis vaccination and der s any chance to get haptitis B to me and I checked my Hbs Anti title level it's 75 ml Please reply I m getting scared

@@chinnachandru1829 Hi Chinna, If you don't know whether or not you are immune, your doctor can do a blood test to check. If you have completed a course of vaccination against Hepatitis B (through an approved schedule), you are considered immune as long as your anti-HBs titre measures as being >10 mIU/mL. The best way to know is to talk to your doctor.

@@chinnachandru1829 Hi Chinna, I'm sorry we can only provide general information and cannot give specific medical advice. Your doctor is the best person to talk to about your individual circumstances.

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If you don't know whether or not you are immune, your doctor can do a blood test to check. If you have completed a course of vaccination against Hepatitis B (through an approved schedule), you are considered immune as long as your anti-HBs titre measures as being >10 mIU/mL. The best way to know is to talk to your doctor.

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Thanks for sharing your diagnosis Rike. How are you going with managing the virus? We have some information on our website about living well with hepatitis you might like to read www.hepqld.asn.au/living-with-hepatitis/.

@@HepatitisQueensland does this organization already exist in Indonesia? because in Indonesia not too exposed about hepatitis b. many do not know and do not understand, what to do, where to go. including me currently have never had any treatment due to cost. and I didn't work because I was sick. Thank you for your attention

@Lerato Makuba sorry, I have no money

@@aladindanavataraeng1194 Hi Rike, we are a small not for profit organisation based in Queensland, Australia. After some searching I came across www.budilukmanto.org/ who are based in Indonesia. I don't know if they can directly help you but they may be able to point you in the right direction.

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Thanks for reaching out. Living with hepatitis B can be scary and overwhelming at times. While there is currently no cure the available treatments can help fight the virus when it is active and slow its ability to damage your liver. A healthy diet, not drinking alcohol, and exercising regularly also helps your body to stay healthy. For information on Australian visa requirements and hepatitis please visit www.hepqld.asn.au/resource/australian-visa-requirements-and-hepatitis/

Thanks for sharing your story Mack. How your body reacts to hepatitis B depends on how old you are when you come into contact with the virus. 90% of newborn babies with hep B mothers, will go on to have chronic hep B if they don't receive a vaccination at birth. 50% of children will develop chronic hep B if exposed to the virus. For adults, 95% will clear the virus and not develop chronic hepatitis B. We encourage everyone to be tested as people with hepatitis B will often have no symptoms even if they have the virus.

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Thanks for reaching out Sam. It's important to have your regular six-month check-ups with your doctor or specialist. It is through these appointments that they will help decide if you need treatment as we are unable to provide this advice to you. Not everyone will need treatment as sometimes your body can control the virus and the liver damage itself. Feel free to contact us for further information or support on 1800 437 222. We also have a factsheet with further info that might be helpful www.hepqld.asn.au/resource/hepatitis-b-what-you-need-to-know/

Thanks for your thoughts. We think this is an important conversation to have with mums who are living with hepatitis B. Unfortunately many babies around the world do end up with hep B this way. We want mothers in Australia to be empowered and to speak to their health care providers about their options and choices. We think early pregnancy is a great time to test people for hep B as there are so many people who remain undiagnosed. In Australia, there are 70,000 people who are undiagnosed. We'd be happy to continue the conversation, we can be contacted online here www.hepqld.asn.au/contact-us/

@@HepatitisQueensland i guess in uk maternity units automatically test all pregnant women... so our conversations are very different...if we waited for mums to ask for a test.... well onward risks would be very common ... the 80.000 we have diagnised since maternity testing became compulsary ... we are in a position to say "because we tested we can now maje certain baby is safe"...

Humbly bumbly its also over the years we have found its a crucial conversation too.... thats why we always lead with the concept mother to child transmission is a "never event" we dont let it occur ...we have great tests vaccines immunoglobins medicines now...... we always prevent this issue now.... this is first....we found talk of this percentage get infected.... created all sorts of problems.... women forgoing children as there is a risk being the most common.... but unnecessary terminations also..... we found about 10% of women surveyed had serious depression and such issues if they had read about risks first instead of the "never event" solutions.... the conversation is so potent.... many women hear of any risk anywhere and the heartbreak starts.... even the last 1000 on the uk helpline we noticed nearly half were unable to explain why there baby will be safe..... so i guess thats the job.... once they know why a transmission is impossible they can relax ....

@@HepatitisBChannelHepatitisB In Australia we have the same experience with very low rates of maternal transmission because of access to immunoglobulins and vaccines. However, this particular animation is exploring the context for women who have immigrated from high prevalence countries where these systems are not set up. We feel it's important to have these conversations and encourage the community to connect with this.

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Hi, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, feeling tired is a side effect of the liver not working well. Make sure you talk to your doctor about your day-to-day symptoms when you have your six-monthly check-ups. Interestingly, people living with viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C) also experience more mental health side effects such as depression and anxiety than the general population. This is because the liver works to regulate your hormones, and if the liver isn't working well (due to hepatitis), the outcome is an imbalance, meaning you feel depressed or anxious. Again talk to your doctor as they may be able to provide medication or a referral for some support.

@@HepatitisQueensland Thankyou for your reply I'm seeing my consultant tomorrow for my liver and today I'm seeing a Gynecology for lichen sclerosis. I also have a underactive thyroid and I'm always tired. Do they aggravate each other also as the consultants here in the UK don't seem to really have much time and my glands are always swollen in my neck, underarms and groin if really low. Please could you advise me again to a solution as all my family have died of cancer young, my partner died and I have a dog to look after as I couldn't have children due to ectopic pregnancy and cervical problems, miscarriages etc. I look forward to a reply 🙏

@@Bobsbud100 While we can't comment on your medical conditions, we can encourage you to keep your appointments and if needed seek further support if you're not feeling heard. As people living with viral hepatitis can also experience more mental health symptoms, it's a good idea to seek support for this as well. A mental health professional may also support you with the other challenges you have described. Reaching out to a local support service like the British Liver Trust could also be of benefit britishlivertrust.org.uk/. We wish you all the best.

@@HepatitisQueensland pls tell me..my friend has hepitites b but he want to go australia for work ?he is fit and fine nd virus is not in active stage ..pls answer me.

​@@teddybear-mm1zv Hi there. This is a great question. Health requirements for your friend will depend on the type of visa he is applying for and the type of job he might do. More information on visa requirements can be found in our factsheet here: www.hepqld.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FINAL-Aust-Visa-Requirements.pdf