What Is Hepatitis B?
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What Is Hepatitis B?
- The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis
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Liver Cancer and Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis Delta Coinfection
- Hepatitis C Coinfection
- HIV/AIDS Coinfection
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hepatitis B
- If the currently approved hepatitis B drugs do not provide a cure, then how are they helping?
- What can I do if I live in the U.S. and the insurance co-pay for my hepatitis B drugs costs too much for me to buy them?
- Is there any special diet for people living with chronic hepatitis B infection?
- If I don’t need to take medicine for my hepatitis B at this time, what must I do to support my liver?
- Can a hepatitis B infection be prevented? How can I protect my loved ones?
- Is the hepatitis B vaccine safe?
- Is the hepatitis B vaccine safe during pregnancy?
- Can I catch hepatitis B from the vaccine?
- If I started the vaccine series but didn't complete my 2nd or 3rd dose on schedule, do I have to start over?
- I received my vaccine years ago--am I still protected?
- Where can I get vaccinated against hepatitis B in the USA?
- What should I do if I am diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B?
- I am diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B, can I get married and have children?
- I am currently pregnant, and I have chronic hepatitis B. What should I do to protect my baby?
- Can I donate blood if I have 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 chronic hepatitis B is a silent disease, why do I have symptoms?
- Sometimes I feel sad and depressed because of my hepatitis B status, what should I do?
- What is the likelihood that someone infected with hepatitis B will develop liver cancer?
- My country does not have a clinical trial for hepatitis B. Is it possible to travel to another country to participate?
- I keep hearing about a “Functional Cure” for chronic hepatitis B, what does this mean?
Where can I get vaccinated against hepatitis B in the USA?
Vaccines are widely available in the U.S. at doctor's offices, community health centers, pharmacies, and other community locations. Learn more here.
Find more Frequently Asked Questions here.
Page updated 02/09/2022