This information sheet provides general information about hepatitis B. It explains the disease; provides statistics on hepatitis B in the United States; and discusses at-risk persons, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Hepatitis B. It promotes vaccine as the best method of preventing the disease and lists persons who should get vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Audiences:
At Risk Persons
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Prevention
Testing and Counseling
Transmission
Treatment and Care
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: col.; ill.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
35107