Scenario 2: Public Health Campaign by Jessica Ngoveni

ngvles001_1 — 2024-03-12 13:00:19 UTC

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

mphpre010_2 — 2024-03-12 13:04:06 UTC

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.

mpttsh013_2 — 2024-03-12 13:07:55 UTC

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

dlnese002_2 — 2024-03-12 13:11:10 UTC

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

mpttsh013_2 — 2024-03-12 13:11:13 UTC

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

ngvles001_1 — 2024-03-12 13:11:44 UTC

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.

mpttsh013_2 — 2024-03-12 13:14:09 UTC

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

mphpre010_2 — 2024-03-12 13:17:25 UTC

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.

mphpre010_2 — 2024-03-12 13:20:33 UTC

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?

mpttsh013_2 — 2024-03-12 13:25:19 UTC

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!!!

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ngvles001_1 — 2024-03-12 13:27:42 UTC

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

dlnese002_2 — 2024-03-12 13:31:37 UTC

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

ngvles001_1 — 2024-03-12 13:39:32 UTC

QUIZ TIME!

dlnese002_2 — 2024-03-12 13:39:43 UTC

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.