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Hepatitis SA
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We are a community-based health organisation in South Australia, committed to the elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C by 2030.
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Adrian thought his hep B was inactive, he felt fine - until an unplanned visit to a liver clinic led to diagnoses of liver cancer & hep D on top of hep B. Now he wants to help others avoid the same outcome
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Spreading the Word about Hepatitis B and D | HepSA Community News
Adrian Hicks wants to shout out to the world: If you have hepatitis B, don’t ignore it… do something, your life may depend on it! Adrian lives with not one …
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Participating in clinical trials may give access to new treatments and a higher level of clinical care which people with fatty liver may find useful @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @britishlivertrust.bsky.social
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January 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Tantalising results from a study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong promises functional cure for hepatitis B, perhaps from as little as a single dose @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social
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A Single-Dose Cure for Hep B? | HepSA Community News
Hepatitis B remains a global public health problem, even in countries like Australia with universal childhood vaccination. For people who have been infected, and who now live with chronic hepatitis…
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December 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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A guest post by Hepatitis Australia - Why the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Matters
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Why the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Matters | HepSA Community News
Hepatitis B vaccination within the first 24 hours has been part of Australia’s National Immunisation Program for 25 years, helping to reduce hepatitis B in the Australian population.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Australian hepatitis clinicians, researchers welcome ATAGI affirmation of 4-dose vaccination schedule for hep B - starting within 24 hrs of birth - as a core pillar of Australian public health guidance. @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
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Hepatitis Experts Welcome ATAGI Statement on Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccination | HepSA Community News
Australia’s hepatitis experts have welcomed a new statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) confirming the importance and safety of administering the hepatitis B…
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December 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Can I pass hepatitis B to my baby? www.youtube.com/watch?v=POiB...
Can I pass hep B to my baby
Do parents with hep B pass it to baby through their genes?
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December 15, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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ATAGI has called on Australians not to abandon hepatitis B birth dose vaccination
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Abandoning Hepatitis B Vaccines for Babies is Bad Science and Bad Medicine | HepSA Community News
Hepatitis SA, Hepatitis Australia, ASHM and ATAGI (which advises the Minister for Health and Aged Care on the National Immunisation Program and other immunisation issues) are urging Australians to…
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December 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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What does the US CDC advisory panel vote to limit hepatitis B vaccines to newborns mean? An explainer from The Guardian @theguardian.com
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Who’s allowed to get the hepatitis B vaccine in the US now?
Advisers for the CDC voted to limit the vaccines – here’s what happened and why the vote is so significant
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December 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Hepatitis Australia & ASHMurge Australians to maintain routine #hepB #vaccinations for newborns despite US CDC advisory panel vote to restrict birth dose vaccinations. @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Hepatitis Australia and ASHM respond to the United States proposal to scrap infant hepatitis B vaccinations
Hepatitis Australia and ASHM are urging Australians to maintain routine hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns following reports that a federal advisory panel in the United States is reversing the…
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December 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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#WorldAIDSDay is held on 1 December each year to help raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. Check what's happening in your locality: www.worldaidsday.org.au
December 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Our latest library alert includes:
- HIV, BBVs and STIs in CALD communities
- Tracking Hep B elimination
- Updates on treatment of HBV and HDV and more
All are available online and are free to access. hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynew... Subscribe - comms@hepsa.asn.au
In Our Library: Resource Highlights, October 2025 | HepSA Community News
HepSA Library October acquisition highlights: HBV surveillance, managing hep B, hep D advances, and more… HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections among people from culturally and…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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More info on the 'A, B, C for the new U' campaign: hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynew...
#HepTestWeek
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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People with hepatitis C are t higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Good news is: that's one risk you can eliminate - with a 12 week course of tablets! Yes - hepatitis C can be cured! #WorldhDiabetesDay issuu.com/hepccsa/docs...
Hepatitis C & Diabetes
Easy to read illustrated leaflet with basic information on the link between hepatitis C and diabetes. Also available in Chinese. See related: Hepatitis B & Diabetes in English and Chinese. For printed
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November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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#HBV is hard for drug molecules to attach to due its ring structure. Scientists in South Africa are creating molecular "scissors" to snip the HBV DNA ring so it's easier for drugs to target. The study is yet to be tested on humans. @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social
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Cutting Out Hep B with 'Molecular Scissors' | HepSA Community News
A genetic peculiarity that is sometimes found in biochemistry is ‘covalently closed circular DNA‘ (cccDNA), where the DNA molecule, instead of being a long, ribbon-like strand, becomes a closed loop.…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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5 simple ways to protect you liver - from Liver Canada
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Liver Canada - 5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Liver.pdf
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October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Pathology reports immediate default availability on #MyHealthRecord elevates importance of pre-test counselling on implications of results, reliable information sources & confidentiality hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynew... @aivl.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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The latest special alert from our library looks at life after hepatitis C cure:
- The need for ongoing care
- Continued experiences of stigma
- The challenge of avoiding reinfection
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In Our Library: Post Cure – life after hepatitis C | HepSA Community News
The long-awaited direct-acting antivirals have had significant benefits, with those cured facing much better outcomes than people who have not been treated. However, a number of challenges threaten…
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October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Deepavali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance... and dare we add, truth over lies... all of that is something the world really needs right now.
May your #Diwali celebrations be happy and meaningful.
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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A global survey by WHA found that the biggest barrier to increasing diagnosis & treatment of hepatitis delta is widespread lack of awareness among healthcare providers, policymakers & at-risk communities hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynew... @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social
The Hepatitis Delta Global Landscape | HepSA Community News
WHA calls for hepatitis delta educational programs for community-based organisations and policymakers
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October 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month
Hepatitis B is a leading cause of liver cancer. Good news is hep B can be easily prevented with a vaccine. More in this video: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... available in 8 languages.
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Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer
Animated short video from Cancer Council SA in partnership with Hepatitis SA and African Women's Federation of South Australia. Available in eight languages.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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SACOSS & Volunteering SA&NT are inviting community organisations to join a new campaign celebrating the sector in the world’s longest credits-roll: names of staff, volunteers & organisations, on a dedicated website & on public screens. More info: givecredit@sacoss.org.au & youtu.be/xkMZc-HrJmA?...
Give Credit campaign explained
Celebrating South Australia's community service sector.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Hepatitis B - more diagnoses a sign of better care for people living with chronic hepatitis B. Health workers say Northern Territory leads the way www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Hepatitis B cases are rising in the NT, but experts say it's a positive sign
Health workers say new data showing hepatitis B cases have almost tripled in the NT reflects better access to care, with the territory also leading the nation in reducing mortality rates.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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#WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us there is no health without mental health. WHO's 2025 campaign focuses on the urgent need to support the mental health & psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies.
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World Mental Health Day 2025
Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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The Menzies Stay Strong Team invites you to our Mental Health Week Seminar! We’ll explore the theme “Take a Little Step” with guest speakers, a panel, digital resources & wellbeing activities. Registration is essential: www.stickytickets.com.au/UT19F
September 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Findings from Johns Hopkins research suggests that for some, HCV infection may be the cause of psychological illnesses, not commonly blamed factors like injecting drug use. More HepSA Community News
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October 6, 2025 at 2:45 AM