Hepatitis B can cause contagious liver disease.
Hepatitis B can lead to a serious, lifelong illness that could be life threatening.
How does someone get hepatitis B?
It spreads when blood, semen or other bodily fluids from a person with the virus enters an uninfected person. This can happen from:
- Birth (from mother to baby).
- Sex.
- Sharing needles, syringes or other drug-injection supplies.
- Sharing razors or toothbrushes.
- Direct contact with blood or open sores.
- Exposure to blood from a needle stick or other sharp object.
You should get tested if you were born n in Asia, Africa and other regions with higher rates of hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B is preventable.
Vaccines are safe and effective. Talk to your doctor or visit the immunizations page to learn about free vaccine resources.
People who are at high risk for hepatitis A or B may be eligible for free immunizations at our office.
Call our hepatitis program at (253) 649-1412.