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Jessica Ngoveni

There is only 1 case per 600000 doses of people reacting negatively to the vaccination. Should that happen call 112 or rush to the nearest hospital.

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QUIZ TIME!

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Let's debunk the myths

"Am I going to die if I get Hepatitis B"

Hepatitis B is not a death sentence when treated effectively

"You can contract Hepatitis B through hugs"

An individual with Hepatitis B can physically touch their loved ones the virus is not airborne and can only spread through bodily fluids e.g blood,semen,vaginal discharge

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What happens if you are allergic to the Hepatitis B shot???

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Ways to prevent Hepatitis B infection:

*Practice safe sex.

*Wear latex gloves when touching someone's blood, for example, when dumping sanitary pads or nappies.

*Most crucially, Go get vaccinated!!!

https://padlet.com/ngvles001/scenario-2-public-health-campaign-8mz818uksv13zxjn/wish/2915603750

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What questions are asked about hepatitis B?

If I have chronic hepatitis B infection, can I hug my children, partner or friend? I'm in love, when and how do I tell my (prospective) partner that I have hepatitis B? If hepatitis B is sexually transmitted, how come my partner isn't infected? If chronic hepatitis B is a silent disease, why do I have symptoms?

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The HBV Vaccine is accessible to everyone at local clinics and hospitals 🏥, as well as Clicks and Dischem. Infants in South Africa are given their shots at birth and boosters are also accessible to adults.

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There are things to know before you get vaccinate....for more information on how to vaccinate, follow this link to access extra information.

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Pronounced (hep-ah-TY-tiss)

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups. The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants, all children or adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not been vaccinated, all adults age 19 through 59 years, and adults age 60 years or older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection. Adults who are 60 years or older without known risk factors for hepatitis B may also receive hepatitis B vaccine.

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Hepatitis B vaccine info for parents, public, and healthcare professionals.

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What is Hepatitis B ?

Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, lifelong illness.

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Go get Vaccinated.....NOW!!!!!

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How does one contract the virus? Hepatitis B is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. This can happen through sexual contact; sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment; or during pregnancy or delivery.

https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/index.htm

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Hepatitis B is a very crucial illness and could be a very big burden to carry which could lead to potential death, it is thereof very important to vaccinate to strengthen your immunity against the deadly virus

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https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b#:~:text=When%20severe%2C%20acute%20hepatitis%20can,These%20diseases%20can%20be%20fatal.

If ignored, the HBV could lead one to serious illnesses such as kidney failure or death.

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1.9 million South Africans have the Hepatitis B Virus! Do you want to be part of the stats??